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S29 MUR

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,972 mi
Last recorded131,972 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 MUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 131,972 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorbers Rusting

Both Wing Repeater Indicators Fading

Exhaust Mountings Rusted

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Offside Front Indicator Fading

Rear Brake Pads Low

Fail 23 May 2016 131,972 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorbers Rusting

Both Wing Repeater Indicators Fading

Exhaust Mountings Rusted

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Indicator Fading

Rear Brake Pads Low

Pass 20 Apr 2015 128,945 miles

rear pads very low wheel arches corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 128,941 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear pads very low wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 123,920 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 120,090 miles

tested wet, front tyres wearing edges, sills/arches corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 115,655 miles

both rear arches corroded

both rear closing panels corroded not to excess

front pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Jan 2011 111,980 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 107,476 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 107,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 100,695 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 93,199 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 93,146 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 83,505 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 76,107 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 76,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S29 MUR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S29 MUR, 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 S29 MUR registered?

S29 MUR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S29 MUR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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