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S554 SRL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,954 mi
Last recorded96,954 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 SRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 96,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 96,870 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel filter/hose (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

2x rear number plate lights incorrect colour (blue)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 94,221 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 91,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 91,445 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 88,832 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 86,880 miles

OSF electric window n/w

osf door check strap broken jamming door int

Fail 10 Feb 2012 86,880 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

OSF electric window n/w

osf door check strap broken jamming door int

Pass 21 Feb 2011 80,572 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,421 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 66,877 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 64,549 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 60,349 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 56,657 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 56,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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S554 SRL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S554 SRL, 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 S554 SRL registered?

S554 SRL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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