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S129 VPV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 VPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 63,375 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jun 2018 63,140 miles

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

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

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 46,650 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,782 miles

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,094 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket corroded and slightly insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2015 45,094 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket corroded and slightly insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2014 43,939 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,428 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,171 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,085 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,672 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 34,033 miles

front brake discs and pads worn. front exhaust bracket weld broken.

Fail 30 May 2008 34,033 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs and pads worn. front exhaust bracket weld broken.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,867 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 32,867 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 31,773 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 30,644 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 30,644 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S129 VPV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S129 VPV, 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 S129 VPV registered?

S129 VPV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S129 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S129 VPV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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