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S353 APK

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,209 mi
Last recorded144,209 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS353 APK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 144,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2012 138,153 miles

front exhaust joint in a very poor condition

front pads worn

rear brake pipes coated in paint and look corroded

slight lift to the offside front lower balljoint

trackrod end balljoint gaiters perished

Pass 22 Sep 2011 131,694 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing low

chassis and suspension components rusty

Fail 22 Sep 2011 131,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing low

chassis and suspension components rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2010 123,745 miles

chassis and suspension components rusty

front screen stonechipped

Pass 22 Sep 2009 113,791 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 104,875 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2007 94,669 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 94,669 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 84,825 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake discs in poor condition

wiper blade weak in operation

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING VERY LOW

Pass 25 Sep 2006 84,825 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs in poor condition

wiper blade weak in operation

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING VERY LOW

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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S353 APK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S353 APK, 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

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What year was S353 APK registered?

S353 APK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S353 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S353 APK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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