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A4 UBA

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,410 mi
Last recorded151,410 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 UBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 151,410 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 148,202 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 143,855 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 143,720 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 129,465 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2008 116,157 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 116,157 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 104,604 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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A4 UBA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 105,377 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 A4 UBA, 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 29 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 A4 UBA registered?

A4 UBA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A4 UBA safe to buy?

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