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S233 ORV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,027 mi
Last recorded175,027 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 ORV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 175,027 miles

All exhaust mounting brackets rusting thin.

Both front tyres wearing on inner part of tread. Keep a check.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight play in steering system.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 155,781 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 139,125 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 139,125 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 122,475 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 109,701 miles

crack in offside rear light lens

front tyres worn edges

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 109,701 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

crack in offside rear light lens

front tyres worn edges

Pass 10 Mar 2006 95,177 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 95,159 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S233 ORV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S233 ORV, 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 S233 ORV registered?

S233 ORV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S233 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S233 ORV shows 9 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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