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S711 VGY

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,344 mi
Last recorded112,344 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS711 VGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 112,344 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 105,468 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 99,913 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 93,852 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 85,334 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 78,435 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 78,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 76,865 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 76,865 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 69,551 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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S711 VGY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S711 VGY, 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 S711 VGY registered?

S711 VGY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S711 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S711 VGY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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