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S26 DHJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

93,742 mi
Last recorded93,742 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 DHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 93,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head light damaged but not affected pattern

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 93,706 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

advise front number plate slightly damaged

advise nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2025 89,441 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive top spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive top spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 84,668 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 84,650 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 74,658 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 57,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cord showing needs replacing very soon if vehicle being used (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 43,050 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 35,656 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 29,193 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded but but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 28,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 27,908 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 27,230 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 26,415 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 25,486 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 24,607 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 23,574 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 22,237 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 22,237 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 20,988 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 19,648 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 18,507 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 17,250 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 16,075 miles

rear wheel bearings ok, rear differential found to be noisy.

Fail 22 Nov 2005 15,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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S26 DHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S26 DHJ, 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 S26 DHJ registered?

S26 DHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 December 1998.

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