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S44 CLK

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,898 mi
Last recorded153,898 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 153,898 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Aug 2016 153,898 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 134,839 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 133,881 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 125,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 125,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 119,356 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 111,910 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r jacking bung missing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 107,499 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 101,107 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 95,088 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 89,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 83,718 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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S44 CLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S44 CLK, 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 S44 CLK registered?

S44 CLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S44 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S44 CLK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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