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S85 GUF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,003 mi
Last recorded75,003 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 GUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 75,003 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 73,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 71,411 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 71,410 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 69,881 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 66,766 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,733 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 59,752 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,189 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,322 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 44,255 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,040 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 38,040 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 31,832 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 31,822 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,785 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,016 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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S85 GUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S85 GUF, 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 GUF registered?

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

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