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S835 DOB

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,369 mi
Last recorded149,369 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS835 DOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 149,369 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 141,175 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 130,073 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2012 130,073 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 129,968 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 128,197 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 8 Dec 2009 124,836 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear brake furrules slightly corroded

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front brake discs slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2008 121,924 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 120,806 miles

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs slighlty corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2006 118,144 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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S835 DOB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S835 DOB, 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 S835 DOB registered?

S835 DOB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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