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S180 DWV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,050 mi
Last recorded121,050 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 DWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 121,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE HEAVILY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE HEAVILY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROACHING 1.6MM DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE HEAVILY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE HEAVILY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 118,266 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front beam image weak

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 116,626 miles

(headlight cleaning device not working)

(slight bind in both rear brakes)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded in clips) (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (all) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front (fog lights not working)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (around jacking pad area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (around jacking pad area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (brake discs corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 116,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

(headlight cleaning device not working)

(slight bind in both rear brakes)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded in clips) (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (all) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front (fog lights not working)

Nearside (side repeater lense loose)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (around jacking pad area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (around jacking pad area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (brake discs corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 116,029 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance BULB OUTPUTS (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 114,869 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushs slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2016 113,594 miles

oil leaks from engine and differential

Fail 1 Feb 2016 113,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases n/s down pipe to centre section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section (7.1.1)

oil leaks from engine and differential

Pass 12 Feb 2015 112,212 miles

front exhaust bracket broken , front exhaust clamp badly rusted

Fail 28 Mar 2014 109,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 109,369 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 108,205 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 May 2012 105,755 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play n/s steering tie bar inner joint

Fail 21 May 2012 105,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play n/s steering tie bar inner joint

Pass 28 May 2011 102,331 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2011 102,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 99,368 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre has slight un eaven wear

one of the offside rear sidlights not working

Pass 13 May 2009
Pass 2 May 2008 83,936 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 73,038 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 72,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2006 65,511 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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S180 DWV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S180 DWV, 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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S180 DWV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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