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R276 UBY

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Maroon Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,417 mi
Last recorded67,417 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 UBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 67,417 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 65,573 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 65,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,987 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 60,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 60,528 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 58,836 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 57,527 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 55,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 54,141 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyre wear to outer edges

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,586 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,653 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,020 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 44,554 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 44,548 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,182 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,072 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 36,255 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 34,306 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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R276 UBY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Maroon with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R276 UBY, 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 R276 UBY registered?

R276 UBY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R276 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R276 UBY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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