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SKZ 9117

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,015 mi
Last recorded108,015 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 9117
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 108,015 miles

Brake pipes greased

NSF outer sill slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2013 108,008 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pipes greased

NSF outer sill slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2012 104,665 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 104,665 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 100,236 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 100,236 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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SKZ 9117 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SKZ 9117, 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 SKZ 9117 registered?

SKZ 9117 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is SKZ 9117 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKZ 9117 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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