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S172 LVY

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,766 mi
Last recorded60,766 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 LVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 60,766 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,734 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,238 miles

all shockabsorbers corroded

both front coil springs corroded

centre exhaust securing bolts corroded & worn to thin metal

Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,981 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all shockabsorbers showing signs of corrosion

both rear coil springs, lower coils corroded

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,050 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyre valves deteriorating

both front tyres inner sidewalls split & tread deteriorating

font wiper split

front & rear brake discs corroding

fuel filter deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,285 miles

both front tyres. tread & sidewall cracking

Fail 17 Sep 2008 52,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres. tread & sidewall cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2007 49,695 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear brake discs corroding

slight damage n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 21 Sep 2006 47,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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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S172 LVY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S172 LVY, 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

How do I check the history of S172 LVY?

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What year was S172 LVY registered?

S172 LVY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S172 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S172 LVY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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