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S219 HDV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,489 mi
Last recorded131,489 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS219 HDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 131,489 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 129,269 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 126,808 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 122,795 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 117,880 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 113,546 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 109,133 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 104,027 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 104,026 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 101,094 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 101,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 98,416 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 98,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 94,747 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 94,747 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 94,747 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 87,101 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 87,101 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S219 HDV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S219 HDV, 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 S219 HDV registered?

S219 HDV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S219 HDV safe to buy?

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