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S720 CPB

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,073 mi
Last recorded89,073 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS720 CPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 89,073 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 82,684 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

corrosion on both rear brake pipes,at flexi hose ends

exhaust manifold bracket broken

some perishing on both rear flexi brake hoses

some play/movement felt in nearside and offside front wheel bearings/hubs

Fail 24 May 2013 82,532 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

corrosion on both rear brake pipes,at flexi hose ends

exhaust manifold bracket broken

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge,perished and split

some perishing on both rear flexi brake hoses

some play/movement felt in nearside and offside front wheel bearings/hubs

Pass 5 Jun 2012 76,856 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,469 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 72,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 65,048 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 58,515 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 54,549 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 48,160 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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S720 CPB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 S720 CPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S720 CPB registered?

S720 CPB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S720 CPB safe to buy?

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