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S972 MLT

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,287 mi
Last recorded94,287 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 MLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 94,287 miles

1/ slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 23 Feb 2012 92,793 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 90,859 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 87,287 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 83,559 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 83,559 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 79,191 miles

Slight cracking in tread of o/s/r tyre.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 74,587 miles

front and rear brake discs rusted

Fail 16 Jan 2007 74,587 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs rusted

n/s rear tyre worn very low on outter edge

o/s front tyre worn low 3mm

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 18 Mar 2006 73,537 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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S972 MLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S972 MLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S972 MLT registered?

S972 MLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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