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S985 UEL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,251 mi
Last recorded169,251 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 UEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 169,251 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre inner wall slit

Fail 24 Dec 2010 168,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre inner wall slit

Pass 22 Dec 2009 146,157 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 146,156 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 131,325 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 131,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 110,287 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 110,287 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 106,498 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 83,958 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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S985 UEL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S985 UEL, 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 S985 UEL registered?

S985 UEL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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