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E16 ONS

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,306 mi
Last recorded131,306 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 ONS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 131,306 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 129,340 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 21 Feb 2013 117,831 miles

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

oil leak from rear prop shaft seal ( rear differential)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 107,914 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 102,079 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Both rear brake discs pitted

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak from engine and is leaking onto exhaust system

Oil leak from rear differential

Pass 30 Nov 2009 96,993 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 96,293 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f fog light inop

rear diff oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2008 93,900 miles

front off side tyre worn on outer and iner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2008 89,148 miles

offside front tyre low on tread inner edge

Pass 24 May 2006 72,047 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 72,046 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

inner o/s tail light not working,

Pass 28 May 2005 63,434 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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E16 ONS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 E16 ONS, 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 E16 ONS registered?

E16 ONS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is E16 ONS safe to buy?

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