MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
coil springs rusty
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
rear (foremost) exhaust support broken
wiper blade starting to split at end
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front bumper missing
surface corrosion to front and rear discs
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S148 LFJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 S148 LFJ, 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 S148 LFJ registered?
S148 LFJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S148 LFJ safe to buy?
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