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S488 LAB

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,049 mi
Last recorded121,049 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 LAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 121,049 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2014 121,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 102,693 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 102,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust mountain loose

main beam to incorrect alignment n/side

n/side front tyre edged off badly

Pass 20 Oct 2012 101,761 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 99,316 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 96,679 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 94,729 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 90,553 miles

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 86,052 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 80,608 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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S488 LAB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S488 LAB, 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 S488 LAB registered?

S488 LAB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S488 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S488 LAB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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