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S730 UEY

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,229 mi
Last recorded27,229 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 UEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 27,229 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 27,208 miles

Offside Front washer inop

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 27,200 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 27,186 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 27,181 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 27,162 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 27,140 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 27,109 miles

Fuel tank leaking Offside of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 26,950 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 26,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 26,914 miles

Front tyres perished/cracking (16 years old

Pass 15 Jul 2015 26,852 miles

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated (perished)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 26,840 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 26,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres are deteriorated ( 13 years old )

Pass 1 Aug 2013 26,807 miles

both front tyres are deteriorated ( 13 years old )

Pass 29 Sep 2011 26,748 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 26,748 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2006 26,679 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 26,679 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2005 28,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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S730 UEY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S730 UEY, 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

How do I check the history of S730 UEY?

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What year was S730 UEY registered?

S730 UEY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S730 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S730 UEY shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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