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R969 JPH

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,969 mi
Last recorded164,969 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 JPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2011 164,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

front brake pads appear worn low on insides

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread depth,and devoid of tread on inner shoulder

offside front brake disc corroded in areas

power steering fluid pipe damp at reservoir,though not leaking at time of test

Fail 11 Feb 2010 155,155 miles

Diff oil leak

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 155,155 miles

Diff oil leak

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Gearbox oil leak

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 138,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 138,991 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 122,440 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose above centre section.

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

diff unit slight oil leak from seal.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 99,932 miles

Rear number plate backing starting to peel away

Fail 16 Feb 2007 99,932 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear number plate backing starting to peel away

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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R969 JPH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R969 JPH, 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 R969 JPH registered?

R969 JPH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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