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S232 RBD

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,210 mi
Last recorded106,210 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS232 RBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 106,210 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and front (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 106,210 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and front (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 101,475 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 101,454 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise front exhaust mount detatched

Fail 26 Feb 2016 91,190 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise front exhaust mount detatched

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge and perished

Pass 30 Jan 2015 84,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 84,366 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both side rear tyres are close to the legal limit and show signs of age cracking

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 83,183 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,346 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 78,902 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 75,284 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 71,258 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

some corrosion in near side outer side panel

some deterioration in off side fornt brake disc

Fail 19 Jan 2010 71,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

off side rear tyre has some age cracking

some corrosion in near side outer side panel

some deterioration in off side fornt brake disc

Pass 14 Jan 2009 67,389 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 64,053 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 64,053 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 60,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side rear tyre worn to 2.5mm legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 19 Jan 2006 56,362 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 56,362 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre very close to legal limit.

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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S232 RBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S232 RBD, 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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S232 RBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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