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R76 CVS

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,067 mi
Last recorded95,067 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 CVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 95,067 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,473 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 83,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 77,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 71,327 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 71,327 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 60,389 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 53,734 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 48,794 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 48,770 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 41,424 miles

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)

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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R76 CVS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R76 CVS, 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

How do I check the history of R76 CVS?

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What year was R76 CVS registered?

R76 CVS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R76 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R76 CVS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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