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R479 YGC

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,942 mi
Last recorded91,942 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 YGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 91,942 miles

Both beam patterns weak

Both front tyres starting to get low on tread

Both side repeaters starting to show white

Repair by welding to inner side of N/S/R wheel

Waskher jets just hitting screen

Fail 30 Jul 2010 91,914 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 86,491 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 86,491 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 83,108 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 78,965 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 76,399 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 74,472 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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R479 YGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R479 YGC, 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 R479 YGC registered?

R479 YGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R479 YGC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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