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S448 TKR

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,409 mi
Last recorded106,409 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 TKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 106,409 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 106,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polished lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong bulb fitted (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing repaired taped over (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polished lens (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 100,197 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 93,463 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,712 miles

both headlamp lens are detiorated

both rear tyres are starting to crack within tread

Pass 27 Nov 2015 78,839 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 78,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,316 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 72,284 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 66,131 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 59,629 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 53,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,942 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 44,302 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 39,604 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,143 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 35,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Dec 2006 30,549 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 30,549 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 27,825 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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S448 TKR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S448 TKR, 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 S448 TKR registered?

S448 TKR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S448 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S448 TKR shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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