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S198 LEP

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,298 mi
Last recorded183,298 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 LEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 183,298 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 176,117 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 171,466 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 162,247 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn close to the limit

Fail 16 Oct 2008 162,247 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs worn close to the limit

Pass 3 Sep 2007 145,034 miles

Oil leak

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

offside handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 5 Sep 2006 126,624 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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S198 LEP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S198 LEP, 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 S198 LEP registered?

S198 LEP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S198 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S198 LEP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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