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R272 ANF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

148,019 mi
Last recorded148,019 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 ANF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 148,019 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 137,369 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 129,758 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 129,755 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 121,815 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 117,544 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 112,389 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 107,624 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 101,152 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 92,142 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 83,189 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 72,765 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 63,518 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 51,275 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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R272 ANF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R272 ANF, 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 R272 ANF registered?

R272 ANF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R272 ANF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 ANF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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