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S898 KTR

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,855 mi
Last recorded88,855 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 KTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 88,855 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 85,740 miles

lower effort on o/s/r parking brake

Fail 20 Sep 2016 85,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

lower effort on o/s/r parking brake

Pass 30 Jul 2015 80,137 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Jul 2014 71,416 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,265 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 63,425 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,328 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 56,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S898 KTR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S898 KTR, 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 S898 KTR registered?

S898 KTR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S898 KTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S898 KTR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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