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S122 SLS

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,048 mi
Last recorded102,048 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 SLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 102,048 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2019 99,424 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside body outer sill area corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2018 97,350 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Body outer sill area corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,917 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 92,064 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 90,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 12 Jan 2015 90,096 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 17 Dec 2013 86,715 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering arm has slight play

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

Offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2012 78,416 miles

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2011 70,601 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,725 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,873 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 56,871 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,336 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 46,480 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 37,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 32,181 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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S122 SLS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S122 SLS, 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 S122 SLS registered?

S122 SLS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S122 SLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S122 SLS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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