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S3 DPJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,731 mi
Last recorded79,731 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 DPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 79,731 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 May 2009 79,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 77,181 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 76,199 miles

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

oil leak on diff

Fail 24 Jan 2007 76,199 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak on diff

Pass 21 Oct 2005 68,002 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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S3 DPJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S3 DPJ, 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 S3 DPJ registered?

S3 DPJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S3 DPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 DPJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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