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S76 ABN

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,012 mi
Last recorded115,012 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS76 ABN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 115,012 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 109,672 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 104,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 104,814 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 99,164 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre has damage to its outer wall (no cords visable)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 99,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre has damage to its outer wall (no cords visable)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 94,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake discs worn.

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 94,379 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 87,872 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 87,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 84,039 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 84,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag lamp on

Pass 4 Dec 2008 80,464 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 80,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 75,393 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 72,525 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 72,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 68,225 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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S76 ABN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S76 ABN, 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 S76 ABN registered?

S76 ABN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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