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R380 YWB

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,559 mi
Last recorded135,559 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 YWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 135,559 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 23 Apr 2018 135,556 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Drive shaft flexible rubber coupling insecure and worn

Pass 12 Apr 2017 128,297 miles

front exhaust bracket broken and rear exhaust brackets corrodeing

front propshaft rubber coupling warn and play

Pass 20 Apr 2016 123,385 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 123,382 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 0/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 118,397 miles

n/s rear brake pads low

o/s front seatbelt retracting mechanisium slow in returning

o/s front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2014 113,161 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 108,275 miles

n/s front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 23 Apr 2012 103,569 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front seatbelt slow retracting

Pass 23 Apr 2012 103,569 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front seatbelt slow retracting

Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,051 miles

o/s rear brake pads wearing thin

o/s seat belt retracting mechanisum working but slow returning

Fail 19 Apr 2011 98,049 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,819 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 83,262 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 75,523 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 67,932 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 60,507 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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R380 YWB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R380 YWB, 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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R380 YWB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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