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S495 CVL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,758 mi
Last recorded99,758 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 CVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2019 99,758 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing and wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All wheel arches corroded

Both headlamps dull< beam pattern can still be seen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 98,148 miles

Both headlamps becoming dull.

Wheel arches corroded.

Fail 9 Feb 2018 98,148 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both headlamps becoming dull.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wheel arches corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 94,801 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 94,796 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 108,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 108,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 102,315 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 93,957 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,651 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 84,723 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 82,584 miles

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2009 76,059 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 71,980 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 67,939 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 624,444 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 57,377 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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S495 CVL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S495 CVL, 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 S495 CVL registered?

S495 CVL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S495 CVL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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