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S171 WYD

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Purple Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,138 mi
Last recorded109,138 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 WYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 109,138 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 109,138 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 108,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play on steering bush

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 108,478 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play on steering bush

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 108,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 106,382 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 95,165 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 89,750 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 87,064 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly glazed

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Small cracks in rear brake hoses

Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,636 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 84,516 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust to gear box mounting broken.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 82,225 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 82,220 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 77,747 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 73,243 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 63,758 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 57,822 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 51,089 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 51,089 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 51,059 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 51,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 39,867 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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S171 WYD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Purple with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 S171 WYD, 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 S171 WYD registered?

S171 WYD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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