MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wiper blade poor.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust mounts corroded.
Rear section of exhaust in poor condition.
Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.
Steering lock does not engage.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front wiper blade poor.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust mounts corroded.
Rear section of exhaust in poor condition.
Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.
Steering lock does not engage.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S196 FBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 S196 FBD, 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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S196 FBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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