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S85 FGP

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,282 mi
Last recorded105,282 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 FGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 105,282 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 100,065 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 94,417 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,492 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 89,408 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 89,406 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 83,970 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise - both rear discs in poor condition

advise - clicking noise from offside rear brake area

advise - washers could be better

Pass 11 May 2007 83,877 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 83,873 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 83,779 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake imbalance 25 percent

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear inner cv boot split

offside rear service brake low effort

Pass 21 Mar 2006 80,602 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S85 FGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S85 FGP, 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 S85 FGP registered?

S85 FGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S85 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S85 FGP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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