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S984 APJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,260 mi
Last recorded129,260 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS984 APJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 129,260 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FUEL LINE UNDER VEHICLE STARTING TO CORRODE

N/S FRONT A/ROLL BAR BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY

STAINAGE AROUND FUEL FILTER

STEERING HAS SLIGHT NOISE ON LOCK TO LOCK

WARNING LAMP DEFECTIVE MESSAGE DISPLAYED

Fail 17 Mar 2012 129,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FUEL LINE UNDER VEHICLE STARTING TO CORRODE

N/S FRONT A/ROLL BAR BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY

STAINAGE AROUND FUEL FILTER

STEERING HAS SLIGHT NOISE ON LOCK TO LOCK

WARNING LAMP DEFECTIVE MESSAGE DISPLAYED

Pass 4 Mar 2011 121,747 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 113,953 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 106,283 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

REAR BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

REAR TYRES BECOMING LOW

Fail 16 Mar 2009 106,098 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 97,600 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 97,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 89,445 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front shock in poor condition

nearside rear shock in poor condition

o/s fog light lens broken

offside rear shock in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2006 80,649 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S984 APJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S984 APJ, 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 S984 APJ registered?

S984 APJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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