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S886 CGR

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,846 mi
Last recorded65,846 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS886 CGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,846 miles

brakes pipes corroded

chassis /sills corroded

nsf mirror cracked

rusty bodywork

Fail 11 Jul 2017 65,846 miles

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

brakes pipes corroded

chassis /sills corroded

nsf mirror cracked

rusty bodywork

Pass 27 Jul 2016 64,842 miles

body/chassis corroded

nsf mirror smashed

osr tyre perished

Fail 25 Jul 2016 64,842 miles

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

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

body/chassis corroded

nsf mirror smashed

osr tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,750 miles

bodywork poor/corroded

exhaust corroded/slight blow

nsf mirror smashed

osr tyre perished/poor

Pass 14 Jun 2014 60,713 miles

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

nail nsr tyre

ns mirror damaged

suspension bushes perished

Pass 22 Jun 2013 60,173 miles

brake discs corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

osr tyre puntured

suspension corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,922 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 58,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

tyre pressurs low

Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,261 miles

exhaust corroded

osf tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2010 54,218 miles

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 19 Sep 2009 51,109 miles

nsf tyre perished

rear tyres getting low 2-3mm

Pass 5 Jul 2008 49,956 miles

osf tyre worn edges

Pass 28 Jun 2007 47,605 miles

exhaust bracket splitting

osf tyre worn edge

Pass 4 Jul 2006 48,879 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket cracked

rear discs corroding

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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S886 CGR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S886 CGR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S886 CGR registered?

S886 CGR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S886 CGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S886 CGR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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