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S175 XAL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

67,081 mi
Last recorded67,081 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 XAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 67,081 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 65,556 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Pair (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 65,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 65,087 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 62,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing *Body Corroded* (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated *Perishing* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing *Body Corroded* (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated *Perishing* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive *Rear Differential Leaking* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 59,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 57,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 50,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 46,326 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 45,729 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 43,809 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,930 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,113 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,347 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,522 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 34,922 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,993 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,683 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,736 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Aug 2007 14,309 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 10,535 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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S175 XAL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S175 XAL, 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 S175 XAL registered?

S175 XAL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S175 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S175 XAL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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