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S558 MLW

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,971 mi
Last recorded123,971 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS558 MLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2016 123,971 miles

front brake discs lipped

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Apr 2015 120,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 115,651 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 109,736 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 109,665 miles

surface rusting to brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2010 109,634 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 106,395 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 104,813 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 103,507 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 102,253 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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S558 MLW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S558 MLW, 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 S558 MLW registered?

S558 MLW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S558 MLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S558 MLW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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