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S100 EGB

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,177 mi
Last recorded131,177 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 EGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 131,177 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 131,176 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2017 129,755 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides-dull (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 May 2017 129,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides-dull (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 128,396 miles

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

offside front tyre - damaged on sidewalls

Fail 27 Apr 2016 128,396 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre - damaged on sidewalls

Pass 1 May 2015 126,509 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 123,665 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak - rear diff

Fail 19 Nov 2013 123,665 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded / fractured

front / centre exhaust joint bolts heavily corroded

oil leak - rear diff

Pass 7 Nov 2012 120,822 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

air-bag warning light illuminated

dash SRS warning light illuminated

dash bulb warning light illuminated - all bulbs appear working ok

Pass 16 Nov 2011 117,675 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 117,674 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 114,366 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 103,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

reverse lights not working

Pass 7 Nov 2008 96,044 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 87,376 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 78,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S100 EGB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S100 EGB, 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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S100 EGB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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