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S594 UOS

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,432 mi
Last recorded142,432 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS594 UOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 142,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 142,429 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 142,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall splits (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 163,658 miles

advise replace headlights

advise replace side repeater bulbs

Pass 10 Dec 2013 118,619 miles

advise replace front number plate

Pass 14 Dec 2012 106,895 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 99,645 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 91,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 91,099 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

O/S/R BRAKE DISC INNER FACE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED AND PITTED

SEVERAL CUTS IN N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Pass 22 Jan 2010 80,523 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 72,127 miles

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

plastic covers fitted on both outer sills preventing full corosion assessment.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 63,330 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres worn on inner edges

wiper smeary

Fail 14 Jan 2008 63,330 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres worn on inner edges

wiper smeary

Pass 7 Dec 2006 57,437 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 53,053 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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S594 UOS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc 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 S594 UOS, 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 S594 UOS registered?

S594 UOS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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