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S3 RAD

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

27,969 mi
Last recorded27,969 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 RAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 27,969 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 27,969 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,452 miles

covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,449 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,442 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,430 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 27,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Aug 2012 27,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,414 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Aug 2011 27,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 27,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2010 25,829 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,628 miles

emission reading close to limit

Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,108 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 23,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 21,465 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 19,025 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 19,025 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 17,000 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 RAD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RAD, 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 RAD registered?

S3 RAD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S3 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 RAD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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