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R51 YAJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,983 mi
Last recorded146,983 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 YAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 146,983 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 145,259 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 140,956 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 140,884 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 140,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 129,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 115,095 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 94,939 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 89,950 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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R51 YAJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R51 YAJ, 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 R51 YAJ registered?

R51 YAJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R51 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R51 YAJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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