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S335 GVL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,671 mi
Last recorded92,671 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 GVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,671 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust system corroded front bracket broken

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 14 Feb 2015 87,465 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 87,465 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 141,901 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 134,921 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 Mar 2012 119,796 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 119,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 116,425 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 106,934 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 93,840 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 89,469 miles

slight lip (wear) forming on front brake discs

slight play n/s steering idler arm

slight play n/s/f hub assembly

Pass 16 Mar 2007 81,445 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 77,747 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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S335 GVL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S335 GVL, 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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S335 GVL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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