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S996 AWP

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,264 mi
Last recorded103,264 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 AWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2014 103,264 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 103,264 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 100,377 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 100,377 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 98,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 98,765 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 95,894 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 95,894 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 93,210 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 87,943 miles

some corrosion and slight damage to rear fuel pipes

some play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 3 Sep 2008 87,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

some corrosion and slight damage to rear fuel pipes

some play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Sep 2007 81,920 miles

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

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

slight blow and some corrosion to exhaust front joint

Pass 11 Sep 2006 76,313 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 76,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 69,232 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 69,232 miles

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

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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S996 AWP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S996 AWP, 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 S996 AWP?

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What year was S996 AWP registered?

S996 AWP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S996 AWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S996 AWP shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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