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S509 TVG

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,697 mi
Last recorded143,697 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 TVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 143,697 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2011 143,697 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 133,579 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

rear brake hoses perished

rear tyres wearing on edges

rear wheelarches corroded

sill protectors fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2010 133,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear brake hoses perished

rear wheelarches corroded

sill protectors fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2009 119,606 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 111,758 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 111,758 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 111,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2006 107,871 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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S509 TVG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S509 TVG, 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 S509 TVG registered?

S509 TVG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S509 TVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S509 TVG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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