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S109 LBA

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,557 mi
Last recorded98,557 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS109 LBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 98,557 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both outer d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,682 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 85,682 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre low tread outer edge,nearside rear low tread inner edge

oil level low

play in offside front track rod inner joint

rear ends of front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear indicators pale

Pass 5 Dec 2013 72,807 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 61,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 58,930 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 56,247 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,128 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly misaligned.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 45,245 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,050 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 36,713 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 27,534 miles

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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S109 LBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 S109 LBA, 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 S109 LBA registered?

S109 LBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S109 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S109 LBA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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