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S916 LBW

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,215 mi
Last recorded85,215 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 LBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 85,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2011 85,026 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 79,849 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 75,658 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

engine ,saffty restraints ,oil lamps on dash missing.

nearside front steering system levers slight play

offside door handle loose

Fail 3 Mar 2009 75,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

engine ,saffty restraints ,oil lamps on dash missing.

nearside front steering system levers slight play

offside door handle loose

Pass 3 Dec 2007 66,524 miles

(offside + nearside) front tyres have irregular wear ( outside + inside ) tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 59,007 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 54,544 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 54,544 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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S916 LBW 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 66.7%.

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 S916 LBW, 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 S916 LBW registered?

S916 LBW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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