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S601 PFL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,988 mi
Last recorded154,988 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 PFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 154,988 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 148,481 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 141,791 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 135,051 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 135,051 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 125,539 miles

offside front fog light not working

Pass 9 Mar 2007 112,410 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 93,770 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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S601 PFL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S601 PFL, 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 S601 PFL registered?

S601 PFL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S601 PFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S601 PFL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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