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S717 BBV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,610 mi
Last recorded150,610 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 BBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 150,610 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 147,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 140,880 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 140,880 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 134,145 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 124,970 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 117,732 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 111,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2010 106,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 104,321 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 101,258 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 95,243 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 84,217 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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S717 BBV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S717 BBV, 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 S717 BBV registered?

S717 BBV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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