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S430 OTR

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,047 mi
Last recorded96,047 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS430 OTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,047 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Jun 2016 96,038 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,884 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 86,007 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 73,974 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 66,970 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,032 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 61,609 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 58,663 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,272 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 49,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 47,294 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 37,547 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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S430 OTR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S430 OTR, 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 S430 OTR registered?

S430 OTR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S430 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S430 OTR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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