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S301 TCV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,328 mi
Last recorded110,328 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS301 TCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 110,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 107,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 98,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 88,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 80,688 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 80,688 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 72,778 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 72,754 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,737 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 65,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,197 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 56,640 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 51,682 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 51,682 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 49,649 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 49,649 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,084 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,812 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 42,158 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,438 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,107 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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S301 TCV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 S301 TCV, 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 S301 TCV registered?

S301 TCV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S301 TCV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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