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S772 VAM

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,261 mi
Last recorded156,261 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS772 VAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 156,261 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Jun 2015 156,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2014 152,587 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 147,379 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 114,126 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 132,759 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 132,741 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 116,362 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 103,956 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)

front pads wearing thin

rear pads wearing hin

Fail 20 May 2008 93,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 93,624 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 78,700 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 63,872 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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S772 VAM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S772 VAM, 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 S772 VAM registered?

S772 VAM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S772 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S772 VAM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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