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R995 XBV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,434 mi
Last recorded186,434 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 XBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 186,434 miles

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

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

Oil leak

osf by wing corossion lots surface corosion both passenger door driver door

Pass 26 Apr 2013 180,354 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 May 2012 173,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 173,135 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 164,153 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 164,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 155,814 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 155,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 148,621 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 148,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 134,584 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 134,549 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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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R995 XBV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R995 XBV, 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 R995 XBV registered?

R995 XBV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R995 XBV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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