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R270 YNG

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,831 mi
Last recorded91,831 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 YNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 91,831 miles

brake pipes started to rust

Pass 28 Nov 2009 83,345 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 68,556 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO METAL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 9 Sep 2008 68,555 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

SURFACE CORROSION TO METAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,091 miles

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)

metal b/pipes signs of surface corossion

Pass 22 Sep 2006 53,264 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Sep 2005 48,587 miles

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)

rear coil spring starting to corrode

Fail 29 Sep 2005 48,587 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)

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)

rear coil springs starting to corrode

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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R270 YNG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc 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 R270 YNG, 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 R270 YNG registered?

R270 YNG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R270 YNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R270 YNG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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