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S643 SUX

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,978 mi
Last recorded109,978 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS643 SUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2014 109,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 109,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 107,132 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 107,132 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 103,156 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 103,156 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 98,861 miles

slight free play to off side inner steering arm joint

Fail 8 Mar 2011 98,861 miles

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

slight free play to off side inner steering arm joint

Pass 4 Jan 2010 93,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 90,478 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006

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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S643 SUX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S643 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 S643 SUX registered?

S643 SUX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S643 SUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S643 SUX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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