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S56 UPW

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

254,288 mi
Last recorded254,288 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 UPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 254,288 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 248,249 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 238,009 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 238,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 223,374 miles

both front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 211,488 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 199,040 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 181,151 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust joint mounting bolts corroding.

Pass 10 Nov 2007 164,923 miles

nail in offside rear tyre.offside rear tyre wearing on edges and splitting on sidewalls.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 150,136 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2005 133,666 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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S56 UPW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S56 UPW, 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 S56 UPW registered?

S56 UPW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S56 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S56 UPW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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