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S299 ETV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,021 mi
Last recorded107,021 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS299 ETV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 May 2014 107,021 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 107,021 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 98,059 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 94,001 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 87,195 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 87,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 77,495 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 70,019 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 57,812 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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S299 ETV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S299 ETV, 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 S299 ETV registered?

S299 ETV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S299 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S299 ETV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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