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S475 DEU

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,635 mi
Last recorded115,635 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS475 DEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 115,635 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 1 Apr 2015 102,430 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 102,369 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Mar 2014 95,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 87,831 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 87,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 82,949 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 82,924 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 76,055 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,055 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2010 65,556 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,234 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,149 miles

all tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Apr 2007 41,396 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,342 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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S475 DEU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S475 DEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S475 DEU registered?

S475 DEU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S475 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S475 DEU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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