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S490 SRL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,751 mi
Last recorded92,751 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 SRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,731 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 85,847 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,744 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 78,744 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,087 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,837 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,333 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,763 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,982 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,981 miles

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

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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S490 SRL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S490 SRL, 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 S490 SRL registered?

S490 SRL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S490 SRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S490 SRL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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