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S751 LER

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,408 mi
Last recorded185,408 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS751 LER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 185,408 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 176,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 176,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 165,139 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 155,802 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 155,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 140,631 miles

fuel pipe slightly corroded

nsr brake pipe slightly corroded

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 1 Jul 2015 140,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded

nsf tyre close to legal limit

nsr brake pipe slightly corroded

osf tyre close to legal limit

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

osr tyre close to legal limit and worn on the inner edge

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2014 131,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 127,279 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 114,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 104,593 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 91,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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 24 Feb 2010 77,656 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 64,372 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 51,886 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,129 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 29,470 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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S751 LER is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S751 LER, 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 S751 LER registered?

S751 LER is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S751 LER safe to buy?

The MOT history for S751 LER shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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