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S530 EGU

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,116 mi
Last recorded124,116 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 EGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 124,116 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres front & rear have slight cracks in side wall but not showing any cords

Pass 4 May 2010 116,595 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 116,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2009 108,283 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2008 97,783 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 85,411 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 75,818 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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S530 EGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S530 EGU, 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 S530 EGU registered?

S530 EGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S530 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S530 EGU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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