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S200 CLK

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,505 mi
Last recorded80,505 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS200 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 80,505 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 80,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 79,598 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,714 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 76,827 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 65,892 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 65,847 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,657 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 61,615 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play both lower ball joints

Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,615 miles

slight play both lower ball joints

Fail 8 Aug 2012 59,256 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 59,256 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,906 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front number plate starting to distort

Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,324 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 53,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,156 miles

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

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 25 Jul 2008 42,795 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 42,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 37,886 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 32,419 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 27,456 miles

nail in tyre

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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S200 CLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S200 CLK, 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 S200 CLK registered?

S200 CLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S200 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S200 CLK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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