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S316 UNG

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,768 mi
Last recorded163,768 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS316 UNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 163,768 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 163,737 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 163,737 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 159,778 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 154,418 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 154,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 151,019 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 146,812 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 146,812 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 140,061 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 132,835 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 119,171 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 104,125 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 96,357 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 96,357 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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S316 UNG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S316 UNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S316 UNG?

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What year was S316 UNG registered?

S316 UNG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S316 UNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S316 UNG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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