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S727 RAC

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,553 mi
Last recorded79,553 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS727 RAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 79,553 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,366 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake recorded 54% overall efficiency,rear brakes may need adjustment or repair.

Wiper shows signs of deterioration

Fail 5 Apr 2016 70,366 miles

Wiper shows signs of deterioration

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake recorded 54% overall efficiency,rear brakes may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,859 miles

front pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges and very close to 1.6mm on parts

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,997 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 58,995 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,808 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 54,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,493 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 49,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,787 miles

All four brake discs pitted.

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 47,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Front 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 16 Oct 2009 43,740 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,487 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 34,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 32,591 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,795 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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S727 RAC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S727 RAC, 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 S727 RAC registered?

S727 RAC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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