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S704 UTD

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,072 mi
Last recorded136,072 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS704 UTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 136,072 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 130,050 miles

All brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 123,448 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 118,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 110,899 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 104,122 miles

both steering arms have play

Pass 16 Sep 2010 95,749 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 88,335 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 80,097 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 80,097 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 70,298 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 57,620 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 UTD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S704 UTD, 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 UTD registered?

S704 UTD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S704 UTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S704 UTD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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