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S126 KGF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,983 mi
Last recorded47,983 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 KGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 47,983 miles

rear diff has light misting of oil

steering damper has light misting of oil

Pass 22 Jul 2025 47,502 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 47,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 47,177 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 46,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 46,172 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 45,859 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 45,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 45,097 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 44,952 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 44,694 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,080 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 42,242 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 42,242 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 40,365 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,646 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 37,093 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 36,389 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,068 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,275 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 33,795 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,424 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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S126 KGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S126 KGF, 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 S126 KGF registered?

S126 KGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S126 KGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S126 KGF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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