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S781 OSL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,736 mi
Last recorded123,736 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS781 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 123,736 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

exhaust centre section corroded

front tyres cracking on sidewall

offside front wheel has restricted free movement

Pass 6 Feb 2014 118,604 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 118,603 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 117,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 May 2013 117,714 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 113,814 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

wiper blade torn at edges

Pass 10 Jun 2011 111,367 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 101,281 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 101,278 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 93,372 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 93,005 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 82,533 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 69,064 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 69,064 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 54,428 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 54,428 miles

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

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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S781 OSL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S781 OSL, 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 S781 OSL registered?

S781 OSL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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