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R252 UKP

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,258 mi
Last recorded122,258 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 UKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 122,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 114,504 miles

both front coil springs corroding

engine temperature high

Pass 22 Jun 2018 110,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 110,068 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 108,712 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 108,267 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 108,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 107,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F fog lamp not operational.

Oil leak from rear axle differential.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 107,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F fog lamp not operational.

Oil leak from rear axle differential.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 107,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F fog lamp inoperative.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak from rear axle of vehicle.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 106,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 103,963 miles

Brake wear warning comes on when pedal is depressed.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 101,957 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 101,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 98,111 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked but not insecure at present

front wiper starting to smear but not to excess at present

fuel tank sender unit damp but not leaking at present

Pass 7 Jul 2009 95,824 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 95,820 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

offside front fog light not working but not part of test

Pass 17 Jun 2008 92,131 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 84,605 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 76,852 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

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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R252 UKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R252 UKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R252 UKP registered?

R252 UKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is R252 UKP safe to buy?

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