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R93 XKP

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,697 mi
Last recorded127,697 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 XKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 127,697 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded away

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 127,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust bracket corroded away

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 118,771 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 118,771 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings on crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 107,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise headlamp images and aims not clean cut

corrosion on inner sill area n/s/r

damage to sill n/side and corroison on sill areas o/side front and rear

exhaust brackets snapped front

fuel pipes corroded and fuel pump bracket broken and corroded

plastic covering archs and sills.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 107,846 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on inner sill area n/s/r

damage to sill n/side and corroison on sill areas o/side front and rear

exhaust brackets snapped front

fuel pipes corroded and fuel pump bracket broken and corroded

plastic covering archs and sills.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 100,079 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 95,759 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres close to legal limit

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 15 Jun 2011 90,422 miles

o/s/r wheel slight binding

Pass 14 Jun 2010 85,952 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,696 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 73,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 68,835 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 62,165 miles

exhaust baffles loose

signs of oil engine area

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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R93 XKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R93 XKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R93 XKP registered?

R93 XKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R93 XKP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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