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R990 KAR

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,737 mi
Last recorded107,737 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 KAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 107,737 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 107,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear differential oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear jacking pad missing

Fail 21 Apr 2012 107,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear differential oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear jacking pad missing

Pass 6 Apr 2011 106,096 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

n/s/r + o/s/r tyre walls perrished + getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2010 104,333 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2009 100,902 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 91,115 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 82,425 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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R990 KAR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R990 KAR, 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 R990 KAR registered?

R990 KAR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R990 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R990 KAR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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