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S214 OGT

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,394 mi
Last recorded100,394 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS214 OGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 100,394 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,529 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 98,264 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad ON 1.5MM LIMIT offside outer pad and both inner pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches and corrosion to nearside end of outer sill

front exhaust joint deteriorating

nearside front road wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

nearside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 15 Oct 2019 98,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad ON 1.5MM LIMIT offside outer pad and both inner pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches and corrosion to nearside end of outer sill

front exhaust joint deteriorating

nearside front road wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

nearside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 16 Oct 2018 95,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

strong smell of petrol from offside rear.

Pass 14 Oct 2017 93,116 miles

corrosion to both rear outer sills and both rear outer wheel arches

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT inner edge and tyre cracking

Fail 12 Oct 2017 93,108 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan around drain plug hole (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to both rear outer sills and both rear outer wheel arches

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT inner edge and tyre cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a slight bulge in it.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

the cat is startinbg to brake up.

Fail 4 Oct 2016 90,670 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a slight bulge in it.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

the cat is startinbg to brake up.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 88,408 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 87,209 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 85,797 miles

offside front tyre perrished not failable at time of test.

offside rear tyre has 2mm of tread the legal limit is 1.6mm, also perrished not failabloe at time of test.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 84,281 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 82,702 miles

near /side /front tyre worn uneven (outer edge) suggest attention soon.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 81,639 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 77,306 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front number plate slightly faded

Fail 24 Sep 2009 77,306 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front number plate slightly faded

Pass 23 Sep 2008 69,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate slightly deterated

Fail 23 Sep 2008 69,630 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate slightly deterated

Pass 25 Sep 2007 63,621 miles

slight movement both front hub areas

Pass 26 Sep 2006 59,164 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 52,791 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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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S214 OGT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 S214 OGT, 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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S214 OGT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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