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S226 OGT

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,633 mi
Last recorded86,633 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 OGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 86,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 86,632 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 82,983 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 80,548 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 78,055 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,026 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 77,026 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,795 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,957 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 74,066 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 72,449 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 70,595 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,062 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 69,062 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 67,096 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 65,290 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 62,975 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 62,970 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 61,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 58,660 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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S226 OGT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S226 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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What year was S226 OGT registered?

S226 OGT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S226 OGT safe to buy?

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