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S419 KGX

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,445 mi
Last recorded111,445 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS419 KGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 111,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

all wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jul 2017 111,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through to canvas on inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

all wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jul 2016 99,507 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 99,507 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,334 miles

both h/lights misty

Pass 3 Sep 2014 84,113 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 84,113 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,535 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,492 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,620 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Aug 2010 56,949 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,563 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,743 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 39,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 33,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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S419 KGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S419 KGX, 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 S419 KGX registered?

S419 KGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S419 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S419 KGX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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