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S224 EBW

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,555 mi
Last recorded125,555 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 EBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 125,555 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 119,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s front tyre wearing thin on outer shoulder

surface corrosion to inner and outer sill o/s rear

Fail 14 Oct 2019 119,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

o/s front tyre wearing thin on outer shoulder

surface corrosion to inner and outer sill o/s rear

Pass 25 Sep 2018 113,521 miles

dust covers poor

sills rusty

Fail 22 Sep 2018 113,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

dust covers poor

sills rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2017 109,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2016 107,774 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,963 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 103,985 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 100,209 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 95,654 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 89,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2010 84,877 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 80,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2008 75,695 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 70,044 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 65,008 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 60,209 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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S224 EBW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S224 EBW, 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 S224 EBW registered?

S224 EBW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S224 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S224 EBW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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