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S736 XRJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,610 mi
Last recorded111,610 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS736 XRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 111,610 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 111,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2008 96,830 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 96,231 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 96,227 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 82,386 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 82,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

off side front tyre has damage to outer wall

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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S736 XRJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S736 XRJ, 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 S736 XRJ registered?

S736 XRJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S736 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S736 XRJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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