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S937 REC

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Orange Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,467 mi
Last recorded138,467 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS937 REC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 138,467 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front wings have corosion

front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2015 125,269 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 123,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 113,559 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 102,709 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 97,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 97,453 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 91,205 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 87,010 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 87,004 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 83,860 miles

slight damage on o/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2006 78,103 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 78,090 miles

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

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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S937 REC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Orange with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S937 REC, 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 S937 REC registered?

S937 REC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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