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S989 EWW

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,002 mi
Last recorded118,002 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 EWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2009 118,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 118,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 110,089 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 110,089 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 98,579 miles

Nearside 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 13 Jun 2006 90,356 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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S989 EWW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S989 EWW, 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 S989 EWW registered?

S989 EWW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S989 EWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S989 EWW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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