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S315 VAM

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,319 mi
Last recorded138,319 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS315 VAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 138,319 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 134,853 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to all brake discs.

vehicle corroding in various areas.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 132,799 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 129,241 miles

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

rear brake disces deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2009 120,522 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

very slight play in both front steering arm ball joints

Pass 1 Nov 2008 108,325 miles

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

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

space saver tyre fitted to nearside front

Fail 1 Nov 2008 108,325 miles

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

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

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

space saver tyre fitted to nearside front

Pass 2 Oct 2007 98,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 91,887 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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S315 VAM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S315 VAM, 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 S315 VAM registered?

S315 VAM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S315 VAM safe to buy?

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