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S530 TKR

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,802 mi
Last recorded123,802 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 TKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 123,802 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 116,773 miles

n/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge , close to limit

o/s/r tyre low on tread depth (2mm)

slight play in steering

slight wear to both front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 25 May 2010 114,271 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

slight pitting to n/s/f brake disc outer face

steering damper has a light misting of oil

Pass 21 May 2009 110,252 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 107,434 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 107,434 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 101,874 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 101,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front exhaust pipe mount broken

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2006 78,576 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 TKR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TKR, 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 S530 TKR registered?

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

Is S530 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S530 TKR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S530 TKR have outstanding finance?

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