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R998 LGF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,836 mi
Last recorded101,836 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 LGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 101,836 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 99,845 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 98,134 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2014 96,360 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded by flexy hoses

Pass 3 Apr 2013 93,104 miles

off side rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2013 93,104 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

off side rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2012 90,319 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 90,318 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 87,150 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 84,441 miles

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

WIPER POOR BUT CLEARING SCREEN

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,221 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 76,429 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 69,886 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 69,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 65,954 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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R998 LGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R998 LGF, 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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R998 LGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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