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S586 BAX

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,517 mi
Last recorded137,517 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS586 BAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 137,517 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 125,317 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 123,555 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 121,819 miles

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

o/s door mirror slightly damaged but still secure

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads

Pass 23 Jul 2010 119,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 110,131 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 110,108 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 105,378 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 105,376 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 90,695 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 72,755 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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S586 BAX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S586 BAX, 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 S586 BAX registered?

S586 BAX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S586 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S586 BAX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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