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S887 GGP

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,728 mi
Last recorded154,728 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 GGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 154,728 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 29 Jun 2012 143,244 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Brake assist/anti skid warning illuminated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 143,244 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Brake assist/anti skid warning illuminated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 131,156 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bas/asr light on

front bumper damaged

n/s h/lamp aim on upper limit

n/s inner taillight n/w

n/s/f fog light n/w

Pass 9 Jul 2010 116,939 miles

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

bas light on

front exhaust mount deteriorated

n/s/r inner position light inoperative

Fail 9 Jul 2010 116,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

bas light on

front exhaust mount deteriorated

n/s/r inner position light inoperative

Pass 4 Jul 2009 101,551 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 86,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 77,895 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 68,800 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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S887 GGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S887 GGP, 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 S887 GGP registered?

S887 GGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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