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S21 TUT

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,600 mi
Last recorded118,600 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 TUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 118,600 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 118,656 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

OFFSIDE WASHER JET NOT WORKING

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 12 Feb 2009 108,823 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 19 Oct 2007 96,211 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 95,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 73,973 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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S21 TUT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S21 TUT, 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 S21 TUT registered?

S21 TUT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S21 TUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S21 TUT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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