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R98 XOV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,211 mi
Last recorded56,211 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 XOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 56,211 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 56,177 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 56,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight damage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 56,031 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 56,031 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 49,702 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 42,713 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 29,020 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 28,787 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 28,726 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 28,538 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 27,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 26,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 26,201 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 25,504 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 24,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 24,505 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 23,254 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 23,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 22,095 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 20,997 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 19,900 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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R98 XOV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R98 XOV, 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 R98 XOV registered?

R98 XOV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R98 XOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 XOV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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