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R275 ORB

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,945 mi
Last recorded118,945 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 ORB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 118,945 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 116,992 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 111,404 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 106,581 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 98,606 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 89,106 miles

N/s/r tyre has slight cut on inner wall

Pass 14 May 2009 83,445 miles

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2008 81,984 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 79,156 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 76,709 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 76,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 70,110 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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R275 ORB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R275 ORB, 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

How do I check the history of R275 ORB?

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What year was R275 ORB registered?

R275 ORB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R275 ORB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R275 ORB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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