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S97 RNX

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,152 mi
Last recorded135,152 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 RNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 135,152 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 129,492 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 123,650 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 116,015 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 116,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 106,537 miles

slight free play in offside steering arm inner joint.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 93,681 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 93,417 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 85,504 miles

both front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2007 78,190 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

front tyre treads starting to wear low on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2006 68,940 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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S97 RNX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S97 RNX, 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 S97 RNX registered?

S97 RNX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S97 RNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S97 RNX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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