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S140 GHW

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,993 mi
Last recorded137,993 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 GHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 137,993 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 134,473 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 134,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 131,619 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION RUSTED

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 131,619 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CENTRE EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION RUSTED

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

Pass 12 May 2014 129,753 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2014 129,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2013 123,083 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING THIN ON INNER SHOULDER.

Pass 2 May 2012 115,040 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 107,894 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 105,000 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 105,000 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 101,579 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 101,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 97,196 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 92,976 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 88,690 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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S140 GHW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 S140 GHW, 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 GHW registered?

S140 GHW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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