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SLZ 5703

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,590 mi
Last recorded145,590 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 5703
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 145,590 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 139,517 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 136,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 135,472 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 133,680 miles

front brake pads 60-65% worn

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Oct 2008 133,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake pads 60-65% worn

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2007 131,840 miles

nearside rear brake pad thin

offside rear inner lamp not working

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight play in nearside front hub assembly

Pass 6 Sep 2006 127,321 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear number plates faded

front and rear tyres are of a different size

front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and outer sidewall cut

offside front fog lamp lens broken

outer sills covered

various scratches to body panels

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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SLZ 5703 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SLZ 5703, 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.

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What year was SLZ 5703 registered?

SLZ 5703 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is SLZ 5703 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLZ 5703 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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