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S553 ORU

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,806 mi
Last recorded83,806 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 ORU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 83,806 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 83,137 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

under body corrosion in places

Pass 27 Nov 2014 81,535 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 tyres sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2013 79,253 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,278 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 76,278 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,259 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 70,374 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

streeing box damp

Pass 3 Jun 2009 69,490 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 68,782 miles

Nearside Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 68,023 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 63,468 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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S553 ORU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S553 ORU, 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 S553 ORU registered?

S553 ORU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S553 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S553 ORU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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