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S704 AJL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,956 mi
Last recorded137,956 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS704 AJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 137,956 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 137,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 135,364 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 129,884 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 121,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 115,338 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 113,767 miles

brake pipes to both rear flexy hoses starting to corrode

co emissions erratic during fast idle test

corrosion starting in o/s/r floor

nail in o/s/r tyre + cut on tread not to inner cords [245/45/17y]

rear brake pads overhanging discs?

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 7 Apr 2010 110,041 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear brake pads overhanging discs?

slight judder on o/s/f brake

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 9 Apr 2009 107,927 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 106,318 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 98,116 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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S704 AJL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S704 AJL, 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 S704 AJL registered?

S704 AJL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S704 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S704 AJL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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