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S591 BGX

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,561 mi
Last recorded117,561 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS591 BGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2024 117,561 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2020 116,768 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 113,064 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s+o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s+o/s front wings corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 109,501 miles

Both front track rod end dust covers covered with sealer not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017

Both front tyres slightly cracking on tred

Both rear shockers slightly corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 106,066 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 104,749 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 100,561 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 96,257 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 90,222 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 85,018 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 79,471 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 73,504 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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S591 BGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 S591 BGX, 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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S591 BGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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