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S209 UKR

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,540 mi
Last recorded121,540 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 UKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 121,540 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 121,540 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 105,273 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 105,273 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 95,335 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 94,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings idler arm (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour plus lens missing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2015 81,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lift play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front steering drop arm has slight play

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

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lift play (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 81,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lift play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front steering drop arm has slight play

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

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lift play (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 70,543 miles

slight play in Nearside steering joint

Fail 17 Nov 2014 70,525 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust gearbox bracket broken

slight play in Nearside steering joint

Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,502 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 5 Nov 2013 55,502 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 43,606 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 43,606 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 31,938 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 29,834 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 24,468 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 18,244 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,563 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,623 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 15,181 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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S209 UKR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S209 UKR, 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 S209 UKR registered?

S209 UKR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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