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S909 LVY

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,760 mi
Last recorded118,760 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS909 LVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 118,760 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 118,760 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 116,512 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 116,512 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 116,491 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

Nearside Rear tyre very uneven wear

Pass 29 Jul 2015 113,465 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 113,463 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 110,790 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 110,619 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 106,824 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 106,822 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 103,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 98,703 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 93,215 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 87,595 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 85,927 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 79,543 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 72,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 62,282 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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S909 LVY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S909 LVY, 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 S909 LVY registered?

S909 LVY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S909 LVY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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