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S530 GUF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,462 mi
Last recorded113,462 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 GUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 113,462 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 113,462 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 111,508 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished on shoulder

Fail 19 Aug 2014 111,508 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre slightly perished on shoulder

Fail 13 Aug 2013 101,056 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 101,056 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,322 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 90,936 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 87,338 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 84,397 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 84,397 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 81,320 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 78,753 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 74,327 miles

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

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

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 GUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S530 GUF, 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

How do I check the history of S530 GUF?

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What year was S530 GUF registered?

S530 GUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S530 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S530 GUF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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