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S921 BUF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,579 mi
Last recorded62,579 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS921 BUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2009 62,579 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 61,245 miles

front number plate cracked and rear number plate faded

Fail 22 Jan 2008 61,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front number plate cracked and rear number plate faded

Fail 23 Jan 2007 58,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside & offside rear indicator started to fade

rear number plate started to fade.

steering system damper started to leak.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 58,264 miles

nearside & offside rear indicator started to fade

rear number plate started to fade.

steering system damper started to leak.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 55,682 miles

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

centre & rear exhaust section started to corrode up.

steering system shock absorber (damper) leaking quite alot.

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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S921 BUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S921 BUF, 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 S921 BUF registered?

S921 BUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S921 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S921 BUF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S921 BUF have outstanding finance?

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