MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Lower Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S170 GKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 S170 GKO, 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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S170 GKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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