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S340 ADC

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,782 mi
Last recorded156,782 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS340 ADC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 156,782 miles

Centre box of exhaust delaminating

Drive belt looks old and has some oil on it

O/S mirror glass slightly insecure

O/S washer poor

Fail 19 Dec 2013 156,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Centre box of exhaust delaminating

Drive belt looks old and has some oil on it

O/S mirror glass slightly insecure

O/S washer poor

Pass 24 Apr 2012 142,352 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 133,621 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 124,157 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 114,115 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 104,845 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 90,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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S340 ADC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S340 ADC, 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 S340 ADC registered?

S340 ADC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S340 ADC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S340 ADC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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