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S113 RUH

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,976 mi
Last recorded117,976 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS113 RUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 117,976 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 5 Feb 2016 117,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 109,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2015 109,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 100,919 miles

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 100,893 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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 29 Jan 2013 94,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 94,751 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 91,681 miles

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

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

Offside rear second side light bulb not working

offside rear tyre pressure 9.5 psi and split on the inner sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2011 88,285 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

Fail 29 Jan 2010 85,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 85,553 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 82,369 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 73,120 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 65,649 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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S113 RUH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S113 RUH, 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 S113 RUH registered?

S113 RUH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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