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S983 FVO

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,587 mi
Last recorded129,587 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS983 FVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 129,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 129,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 119,359 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear brake discs worn

Rear tyres wearing low

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2017 116,575 miles

Inner edge of offside front tyre scrubbed

Pass 11 Jan 2016 108,791 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 108,791 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 87,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 87,935 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 63,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 63,411 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,033 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,659 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 23,076 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,854 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,867 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 18,106 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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S983 FVO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S983 FVO, 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 S983 FVO registered?

S983 FVO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S983 FVO safe to buy?

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