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S223 MVY

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,524 mi
Last recorded132,524 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS223 MVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 132,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion present underneath vehicle

oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2020 132,512 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2018 132,484 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 132,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 129,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 129,369 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 124,958 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 121,741 miles

both front tyres have damage to outer walls.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 11,745 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 113,089 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 108,648 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 101,157 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front steering inner track rod joint has slight play

nearside rear suspension lower arm cover has slight damage

nearside steering idler has slight play

offside front steering inner track rod joint has slight play

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 19 Jan 2006 90,144 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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S223 MVY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S223 MVY, 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 S223 MVY registered?

S223 MVY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S223 MVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S223 MVY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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