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S166 YHK

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,626 mi
Last recorded139,626 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 YHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 139,626 miles

head lamp patterns poor

rear brake hoses perished

rear springs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 137,411 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 129,030 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 124,408 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 117,786 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 114,307 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 111,847 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 96,846 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 96,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 76,520 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 64,110 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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S166 YHK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S166 YHK, 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 S166 YHK registered?

S166 YHK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S166 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S166 YHK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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