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S617 SUX

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,423 mi
Last recorded121,423 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 SUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 121,423 miles

all wheel arches corroded

front exhaust joint corroded

front tyres worn on edges nearside and offside

nearside front brake hose perished

offside rear lower spring corroded

poor headlamp beams

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 119,614 miles

all wheel arches corroded

front tyres getting low on tread

nearside and offside front brake hoses perished

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2017 117,936 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and deep cut in tread ()

Oil leak ()

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 114,822 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 114,822 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both, possible headlamp clean (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside and nearside rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 109,870 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake hoses perished

general surface corrosion upon all wheel arches

Pass 29 Sep 2014 107,218 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 105,579 miles

both sides front tyre worn on edges

slight play in steering system

Fail 6 Sep 2013 105,579 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both sides front tyre worn on edges

slight play in steering system

Pass 23 Sep 2012 103,825 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2011 101,050 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Sep 2010
Fail 3 Sep 2010

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 93,611 miles

vertical lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint,rear springs rusty,all brake pads low,n/s/f tyre unevenly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2008 88,416 miles

see checklist 562751

Pass 23 Aug 2007 77,857 miles

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2006 67,067 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 67,055 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 54,917 miles

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

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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S617 SUX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S617 SUX, 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 S617 SUX registered?

S617 SUX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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