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S817 LLT

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,011 mi
Last recorded124,011 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 LLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 124,011 miles

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

advice n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 14 Dec 2009 118,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sill heavily corroded but not visibly within prescribed areas as covered by plastic shields

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres worn thin at inner edges and starting to crack

Pass 2 Feb 2009 113,603 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 113,603 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 104,393 miles

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

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

small oil seep from rear diff

Pass 13 Apr 2007 102,067 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 95,585 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S817 LLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S817 LLT, 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 S817 LLT registered?

S817 LLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S817 LLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S817 LLT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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