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S42 AYG

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,497 mi
Last recorded138,497 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 AYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 138,497 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2012

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

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

slight play in steering idler

Fail 3 Nov 2012

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

slight play in steering idler

Pass 12 Aug 2011 131,009 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 130,988 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 125,027 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 119,618 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 119,618 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 114,346 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 102,577 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 85,372 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 85,314 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear 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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S42 AYG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S42 AYG, 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 S42 AYG registered?

S42 AYG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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