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S214 DHT

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,500 mi
Last recorded117,500 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS214 DHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 117,500 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 113,754 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 109,671 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 107,102 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 107,101 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 104,433 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 100,809 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 100,809 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 97,463 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 94,137 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 94,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,624 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 85,849 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 83,686 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 80,263 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight damage to n/s/r outer sill.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,263 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/r outer sill.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 77,184 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 73,459 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f wheel binding slightly.

slight damage to o/s/r outer sill.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,640 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 68,430 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 67,161 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 65,997 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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S214 DHT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S214 DHT, 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 S214 DHT registered?

S214 DHT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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