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S718 EDK

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,091 mi
Last recorded146,091 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS718 EDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 146,091 miles

wear o/s & n/s track rods

Fail 3 May 2013 146,090 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wear o/s & n/s track rods

Fail 11 May 2012 135,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 135,900 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 126,872 miles

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

front tyres worn heavily on inner and outer edges

Fail 4 May 2011 126,845 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres worn heavily on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 May 2010 113,794 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 111,158 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 107,510 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 101,325 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 94,751 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 94,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge, only 1.6-2mm

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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S718 EDK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S718 EDK, 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 S718 EDK registered?

S718 EDK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S718 EDK safe to buy?

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