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S533 RCS

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,039 mi
Last recorded131,039 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS533 RCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 131,039 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2016 116,100 miles

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

slight under body corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2016 116,055 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2015 106,900 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 92,783 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 82,122 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 82,113 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Advise offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Advise offside rear brake binding

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 76,009 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but cords not exposed

offside rear tyre close to manufactures wear band( 2mm )

Fail 3 Aug 2011 76,006 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake discs worn/ridged

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but cords not exposed

offside rear tyre close to manufactures wear band( 2mm )

Pass 4 Mar 2010 67,321 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to o/s/f bumper area

Pass 11 Feb 2009 62,726 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 55,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 55,468 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,449 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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S533 RCS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 S533 RCS, 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 S533 RCS registered?

S533 RCS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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