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S278 XAG

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,613 mi
Last recorded74,613 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS278 XAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 74,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 67,969 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 65,177 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,401 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,385 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,419 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 58,293 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,081 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,325 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 54,325 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,100 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,704 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,497 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,418 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,044 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 38,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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S278 XAG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S278 XAG, 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 S278 XAG registered?

S278 XAG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S278 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S278 XAG shows 16 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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