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S893 KBA

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,698 mi
Last recorded126,698 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS893 KBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 126,698 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front stearing joints have play

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 123,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes all painted and protective grease

Pass 16 May 2014 121,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust joint is corroded although the system is securely mounted

nearside rear & offside rear brake discs are corroded although the brakes are working effectively

nearside rear tyre has inner sidewall deterioration which doesn't reach the structural cords

offside front brake backing plate is corroded but not excessively

Pass 30 May 2013 118,286 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 110,833 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 106,464 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 94,281 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2010 94,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2009 86,213 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 78,675 miles

slight play in inner track rod.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 64,932 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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S893 KBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S893 KBA, 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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S893 KBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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