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S595 BTE

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

219,146 mi
Last recorded219,146 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS595 BTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 219,146 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust front support snaped due to corrosion

nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear diff oil leak

slight play in nearside /offside sterring rack

washer jet bottle leaking

Fail 8 Jan 2014 219,146 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)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

exhaust front support snaped due to corrosion

nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear diff oil leak

slight play in nearside /offside sterring rack

washer jet bottle leaking

Pass 8 Dec 2012 200,268 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear discs badly worn

Fail 30 Nov 2012 199,844 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear discs badly worn

Fail 13 Jun 2011 176,039 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 176,039 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 162,472 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

loose conection on offside front side lamp

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2009 146,952 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 146,952 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 124,867 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 109,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 109,672 miles

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

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

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

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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S595 BTE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S595 BTE, 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 S595 BTE registered?

S595 BTE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S595 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S595 BTE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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