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S145 ABY

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,039 mi
Last recorded78,039 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS145 ABY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 78,039 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Floor Pan - Outside Prescribed Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Front Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis / Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Front Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 68,132 miles

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2023 68,132 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2021 65,238 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mid bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside door card missing

Offside door handle missing but operational by wire

Slight leak from steering rack

Fail 30 Mar 2021 65,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Mid bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside door card missing

Offside door handle missing but operational by wire

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2017 63,074 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 63,072 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding 50kgf bind (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,051 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 57,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,773 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 48,240 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,695 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 43,695 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,319 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 35,865 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 35,810 miles

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,749 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,710 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 26,325 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 20,812 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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S145 ABY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S145 ABY, 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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S145 ABY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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