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R427 OYS

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,104 mi
Last recorded71,104 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 OYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2010 71,104 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,224 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 50,755 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,304 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 21,029 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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R427 OYS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R427 OYS, 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

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What year was R427 OYS registered?

R427 OYS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R427 OYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R427 OYS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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