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S276 UDT

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,785 mi
Last recorded74,785 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 UDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 74,785 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both - slight ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped - pads ok, approx. 4-5mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres are over 10 years old - 2006

both track rod end ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

reverse lights not working - vehicle is pre 01/09/09

Fail 13 Nov 2025 74,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both - slight ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped - pads ok, approx. 4-5mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres are over 10 years old - 2006

both track rod end ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

reverse lights not working - vehicle is pre 01/09/09

Pass 13 Nov 2024 74,714 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both - slight ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped - pads ok, approx. 4-5mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres are over 10 years old - 2006

both track rod end ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2023 74,713 miles

ALL TYRES OVER 10 YRS OLD

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 74,634 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 74,631 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 74,595 miles

SLIGHT DIFF OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH INNER STEERING ARM JOINTS

STONECHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 11 Nov 2019 74,587 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both - slight ()

slight oil leak to rear diff

stonechip to windscreen

wear in gear lever resulting in intermittent reverse lights - bush missing on bottom of gear lever

Fail 8 Nov 2019 74,587 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both - slight ()

slight oil leak to rear diff

stonechip to windscreen

wear in gear lever resulting in intermittent reverse lights - bush missing on bottom of gear lever

Pass 31 Oct 2018 74,573 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 74,478 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 74,465 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 74,372 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 74,336 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 74,235 miles

H/LAMPS GETTING POOR

Pass 24 Nov 2012 73,835 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 73,587 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 73,274 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 72,845 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 71,998 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,135 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 67,892 miles

front and rear number plates damaged

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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S276 UDT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S276 UDT, 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 S276 UDT registered?

S276 UDT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S276 UDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S276 UDT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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