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R997 DUR

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,611 mi
Last recorded98,611 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 DUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 98,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2013 82,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,221 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 55,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,601 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 45,580 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,856 miles

rear reg plate has larger spacing than the front

Pass 18 Aug 2008 43,932 miles

indicators faided

rear brake hoses perished

rear tyres low advise replace

Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,143 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,375 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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R997 DUR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R997 DUR, 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 R997 DUR registered?

R997 DUR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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