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S988 THB

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

104,032 mi
Last recorded104,032 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 THB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2010 104,032 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2010 104,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 98,655 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge, tyre just legal

Fail 15 Oct 2008 98,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise to check rear brakes with wheels off

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge, tyre just legal

Pass 13 Oct 2007 94,378 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 94,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 94,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 90,434 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 90,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 85,831 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 85,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S988 THB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 S988 THB, 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

How do I check the history of S988 THB?

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What year was S988 THB registered?

S988 THB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S988 THB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S988 THB shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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