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R961 LGF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,771 mi
Last recorded138,771 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 LGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 138,771 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake slight bind bonnet safety catch inop

Fail 1 Feb 2012 138,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake slight bind bonnet safety catch inop

Pass 17 Jan 2011 134,032 miles

exhaust rusty==underside rusty--front pads wearing low=rear pads wearing low=rear discs poor

Fail 2 Dec 2009 127,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osf tyre is bald on inside edge-nsf tyre is bald on inside edge-air bag light on-brake pad warning light on-steering wheel cover poor-long handbrake travel--osf door check srap missing

Pass 2 Dec 2009 127,328 miles

osf tyre is bald on inside edge-nsf tyre is bald on inside edge-air bag light on-brake pad warning light on-steering wheel cover poor-long handbrake travel--osf door check srap missing

Pass 1 Nov 2008 111,521 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 111,521 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 99,344 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 87,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 75,173 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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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R961 LGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R961 LGF, 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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R961 LGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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