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R126 GHU

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,026 mi
Last recorded88,026 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 GHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 88,026 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play X2 both lower arms on each side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Vehicle under-body has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2021 85,593 miles

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS ...........

Pass 16 Dec 2020 83,715 miles

corrosion present to brake discs ..............

movement present to both lower ball joints ........

Pass 30 Oct 2019 82,802 miles

both front lower ball joints .................

front/rear number plates ..................

screen marked ....

Pass 16 Oct 2018 81,217 miles

play in both front lower ball joints ….

screen cracked …...

Pass 16 Oct 2017 77,842 miles

both front btm ball joints play present ...

rear pads wearing uneven ...

Pass 5 Aug 2016 75,683 miles

MOVEMENT PRESENT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS ....

Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,266 miles

front tyres wearing a little on edges

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 20 Jun 2014 69,114 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 64,341 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 61,859 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 61,617 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,053 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 56,357 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 56,357 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,514 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 48,304 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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R126 GHU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R126 GHU, 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 R126 GHU registered?

R126 GHU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R126 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 GHU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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