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S718 FYG

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,325 mi
Last recorded151,325 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS718 FYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 151,325 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 144,889 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 127,932 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 127,932 miles

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

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

front tyres 205/55/16 rear tryes 225/50/16 osf 3.39 nsf 0.14 osr 3.53 nsr 1.91mm

Pass 20 Jun 2008 126,511 miles

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

petrol injector damp no/2

Pass 25 May 2007 117,259 miles

WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 17 May 2006 104,436 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKETS HEAVILY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT AT FULL INTENSITY

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 FYG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S718 FYG, 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 FYG registered?

S718 FYG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S718 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S718 FYG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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