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S449 XRJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

153,218 mi
Last recorded153,218 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS449 XRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 153,218 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 150,589 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 144,855 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 17 May 2016 137,950 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play.

Offside Front tyre low on outer edge.

Fail 5 May 2015 127,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 5 May 2015 127,135 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 120,102 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 112,296 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 102,097 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 92,728 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 84,488 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 77,114 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 70,880 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 66,968 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 63,459 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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S449 XRJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S449 XRJ, 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 S449 XRJ registered?

S449 XRJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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