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M90 DKS

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,443 mi
Last recorded109,443 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 DKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 109,443 miles

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

rear differential seal leaking

Fail 31 Aug 2015 109,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

rear differential seal leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2014 115,653 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2014 115,653 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 113,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 113,086 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 108,780 miles

Exhaust hanger broken

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 107,011 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 102,499 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 102,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 98,164 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 98,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2008 88,821 miles

oil leak from auto trans pipes

Fail 15 Jan 2008 85,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate mountings worn.

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn close to wear indicators.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 85,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate mountings worn.

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

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

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn close to wear indicators.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 73,177 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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M90 DKS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M90 DKS, 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 M90 DKS registered?

M90 DKS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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