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R967 BDC

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,027 mi
Last recorded91,027 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 BDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 91,027 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily under seal

Fail 10 Sep 2026 91,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle heavily under seal

Pass 4 Aug 2025 89,190 miles

ALL UNDER CAR SURFACE CORROSION

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 86,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under body has been covered by under seal effect fully inspection

Pass 24 Jan 2018 86,798 miles

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

both offside tyres between 2 and 3mm

Pass 25 Jan 2017 86,769 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 22 Jan 2016 86,629 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 86,373 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 86,348 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 86,066 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,821 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jan 2012 85,697 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 85,457 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 85,025 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 84,136 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 83,224 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 82,682 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 82,185 miles

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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R967 BDC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R967 BDC, 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 R967 BDC registered?

R967 BDC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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