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S700 CLK

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,964 mi
Last recorded154,964 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 154,964 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 154,964 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 149,270 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 139,603 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 139,603 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 127,504 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output all front lights (1.7.5a)

fuel pipe showing corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2015 127,504 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output all front lights (1.7.5a)

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

fuel pipe showing corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2014 116,850 miles

fuel pipe corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2013 106,486 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 97,134 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 86,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 85,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 68,605 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 51,646 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 45,244 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 39,371 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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S700 CLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 S700 CLK, 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 S700 CLK registered?

S700 CLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S700 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S700 CLK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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