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S874 LLX

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,367 mi
Last recorded169,367 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 LLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 169,367 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 169,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 167,266 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 167,266 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 163,814 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 162,146 miles

slight play in offside steering idler

Fail 21 May 2011 162,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in offside steering idler

Pass 10 May 2010 154,487 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear tyres approx 2mm inner edge.

Pass 7 May 2009 150,986 miles

both rear tyres approx 2mm inner edges

Fail 6 May 2009 150,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

both rear tyres approx 2mm inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2006 111,949 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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S874 LLX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S874 LLX, 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 S874 LLX registered?

S874 LLX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S874 LLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S874 LLX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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