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S194 MGM

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,090 mi
Last recorded108,090 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS194 MGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 108,090 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 105,617 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 4 May 2011 105,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2010 104,294 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/s/r brake disc pitted

n/s/r tyre inside side wall cracked no cords exposed

Pass 14 Sep 2009 102,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2008 99,230 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 96,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 91,352 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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S194 MGM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S194 MGM, 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 S194 MGM registered?

S194 MGM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S194 MGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S194 MGM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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