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R991 AAT

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,413 mi
Last recorded122,413 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 AAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 122,413 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside & offside front tyres down to 3mm

Fail 26 Oct 2015 122,413 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside & offside front tyres down to 3mm

Pass 18 Oct 2014 121,057 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 120,202 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 120,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2012 119,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Nov 2012 119,367 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2011 117,689 miles

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

both front tyres inner and outer sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2010 114,092 miles

O/S/R brake disc badly corroded

Sill covers fitted

Slight movement in front hubs

Fail 30 Nov 2010 114,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R brake disc badly corroded

Sill covers fitted

Slight movement in front hubs

Pass 8 Feb 2010 110,483 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 103,958 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 98,075 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 98,071 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 98,070 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 89,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 87,412 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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R991 AAT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R991 AAT, 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 R991 AAT registered?

R991 AAT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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