MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,971 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
headlight lenses in poor condition
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear axle oil leak
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Propshaft component defective
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre is wearing on both edges
rear diff damp
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Propshaft component defective
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre is wearing on both edges
rear diff damp
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear diff damp / leaking
slight movement in both the front suspension arm ball joints
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear diff damp / leaking
rear number plate is slightly loose
slight movement in both the front suspension arm ball joints
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S317 UBP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 S317 UBP, 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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S317 UBP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 1998.
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