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S45 WAB

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

136,934 mi
Last recorded136,934 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 WAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 136,934 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced lower arm rear bush brackets on vehicle corroded both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear outer sills corroded both sides but not considered excessive

Pass 1 Oct 2020 129,093 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 114,455 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 100,269 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 87,726 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,345 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,840 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,255 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,700 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 49,286 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 48,071 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 46,746 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,592 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 44,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,889 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 41,242 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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S45 WAB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S45 WAB, 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 S45 WAB registered?

S45 WAB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S45 WAB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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