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S847 GVV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,794 mi
Last recorded90,794 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS847 GVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 90,794 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 83,240 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 83,240 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 76,262 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted in order to pass MOT.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,262 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted in order to pass MOT.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 70,047 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 70,047 miles

Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system (3.3.E.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 67,449 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 67,449 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 67,227 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 67,227 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,671 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 65,225 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 63,115 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,579 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 58,579 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 56,429 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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S847 GVV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S847 GVV, 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 S847 GVV registered?

S847 GVV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S847 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S847 GVV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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