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R532 YTF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,184 mi
Last recorded90,184 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 YTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 90,184 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 88,197 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 84,753 miles

Both front tyres are wearing slightly on edges

N/S/F tyre is getting low on 3mm

Pass 12 Jul 2014 80,483 miles

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 15 Jun 2013 71,616 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 71,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 63,587 miles

Both rear brake flexi hoses are heavily perished but not showing chords at time of test.

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

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

Slight play detected in the steering arms.

Steering damper is damp. No leaks at time of test.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,353 miles

advise front discs lipped

advise rear diff leaking

advise slight play in both front bottom ball joints

advise slight play in front wheel bearins

strong advise front tyres on 2mm at lowest getting close to the limit

Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,102 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,880 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,008 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 32,344 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 30,442 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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R532 YTF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R532 YTF, 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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R532 YTF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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