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S140 CDL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,497 mi
Last recorded85,497 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 CDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 85,497 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 85,497 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 83,546 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 82,892 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 82,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,516 miles

Central brake light has a bulb not working

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion on all suspension components

Fail 16 Apr 2018 81,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Central brake light has a bulb not working

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

general corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 24 Apr 2017 77,505 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 77,505 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort Hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,454 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 64,367 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 58,497 miles

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,508 miles

chips in front windscreen

damage to o/s/f bumper

different wheel bolts fitted to o/s/r

Fail 22 Oct 2012 57,508 miles

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

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

chips in front windscreen

damage to o/s/f bumper

different wheel bolts fitted to o/s/r

Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,099 miles

chips in front windscreen

damage to o/s/f bumper

Fail 26 Oct 2011 56,099 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

chips in front windscreen

damage to o/s/f bumper

Pass 3 Nov 2010 54,263 miles

air bag lamp stays on

windscreen slightly greasey

Pass 25 Jan 2010 53,851 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 53,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre slight wear on edges.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,715 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,644 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 49,882 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 44,689 miles

gearbox leak

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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S140 CDL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S140 CDL, 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 S140 CDL registered?

S140 CDL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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