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S551 AOK

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,175 mi
Last recorded133,175 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS551 AOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 133,175 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 133,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2017 122,355 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall has small cut

Fail 31 Jan 2017 122,355 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall has small cut

Pass 25 Jan 2016 113,149 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has a small crack on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2015 102,109 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 24 Jan 2014 97,754 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing off on outer edge & close to minimum legal requirements

Pass 22 May 2013 97,547 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2.0mm + o/s/r tyre on 3.0mm

Pass 28 May 2012 96,173 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 95,277 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 93,464 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 89,793 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 85,244 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 78,406 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 78,406 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 71,881 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 64,470 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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S551 AOK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 S551 AOK, 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 S551 AOK registered?

S551 AOK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S551 AOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S551 AOK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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