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S142 ORV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,900 mi
Last recorded176,900 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 ORV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 176,900 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

BOTH REAR SHOCK A BSORBERS CORRODED

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

PLAY IN STEERING LINKAGE

STEERING DAMPER WORN

YOUR ONLY JUST PASSED EMISSIONS TEST SUGGEST FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Fail 6 Nov 2012 176,888 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

ALL BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

BOTH REAR SHOCK A BSORBERS CORRODED

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

PLAY IN STEERING LINKAGE

STEERING DAMPER WORN

Pass 4 Nov 2011 170,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 161,825 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 152,505 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 143,197 miles

n/s/r outer sill rusty plastic cover fitted

slight play in steering idler both sides

Pass 16 Oct 2007 131,588 miles

both front and n/s rear tyres wear on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2006 121,040 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 121,040 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 109,797 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre wear on edges

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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S142 ORV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S142 ORV, 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 S142 ORV registered?

S142 ORV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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