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S841 MLU

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,514 mi
Last recorded97,514 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS841 MLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 97,514 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,364 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 89,840 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,495 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 82,491 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,955 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 74,818 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,402 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Aug 2010 72,402 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2009 69,759 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 56,479 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,782 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,106 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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S841 MLU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S841 MLU, 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 S841 MLU registered?

S841 MLU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S841 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S841 MLU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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