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S323 ORV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,632 mi
Last recorded139,632 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS323 ORV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 139,632 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake hoses perished

Rear indicators becoming pale

Corrosion starting throughout underneath of vehicle

Front coil springs corroded

Near side front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside front upper spring cup corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear spring corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 134,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in various floor,body and chassis members

front spring cups starting to corrode

Pass 23 Apr 2014 128,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs corroded

front upper spring cups starting to corrode

indicators becoming pale

Pass 12 Nov 2012 122,526 miles

Chip in windscreen

Drive belts perished

Engine oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre cut on inner sidewall

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 116,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs corroded

front brake pads worn to approx, 5mm

indicators becoming pale

o/s/f window not operating

Pass 25 Nov 2010 109,167 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 27 Nov 2009 98,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 98,147 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 84,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 61,867 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 48,394 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 32,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S323 ORV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S323 ORV, 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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How do I check the history of S323 ORV?

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What year was S323 ORV registered?

S323 ORV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S323 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S323 ORV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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