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R388 YKO

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,169 mi
Last recorded132,169 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 YKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 132,169 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 130,538 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 130,538 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 129,719 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 128,377 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 126,299 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 116,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 108,576 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 102,353 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 98,164 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 91,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 91,271 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 88,506 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 85,301 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 80,522 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 80,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 75,157 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 68,807 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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R388 YKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R388 YKO, 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 R388 YKO registered?

R388 YKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R388 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R388 YKO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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