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S797 AYG

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,584 mi
Last recorded182,584 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 AYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 182,584 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 176,145 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 166,540 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 159,886 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 151,842 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 142,896 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2008 142,896 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2007 130,912 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 118,320 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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S797 AYG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S797 AYG, 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 S797 AYG registered?

S797 AYG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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