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S75 LRF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,835 mi
Last recorded127,835 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 LRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 127,835 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 127,735 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 122,390 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 122,388 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length FRONT AND REAR (6.3.4a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 115,519 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

NEARSIDE REARTYRE ON 2 MM

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SLIGHT CORROSION INNER REAR SILLS BY FUEL TANK BOTH SIDES

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2015 115,519 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

NEARSIDE REARTYRE ON 2 MM

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SLIGHT CORROSION INNER REAR SILLS BY FUEL TANK BOTH SIDES

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 110,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

Fail 24 Mar 2014 110,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

Pass 10 Apr 2013 106,595 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 103,306 miles

center stop lamp loose in rear shelf

Fail 16 Apr 2012 103,302 miles

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

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

center stop lamp loose in rear shelf

Pass 13 Apr 2011 98,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 93,006 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 88,003 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 88,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 83,723 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 83,723 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

inner edge wear on front tyres/starting too wear....

Pass 19 Oct 2007 81,569 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 76,986 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 52,627 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid low

nearside front tyre perished

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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S75 LRF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S75 LRF, 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 S75 LRF registered?

S75 LRF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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