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S32 WAW

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

146,079 mi
Last recorded146,079 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS32 WAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 146,079 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 146,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2012 138,681 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

patches of corosion

Fail 22 Aug 2012 138,681 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

patches of corosion

Pass 4 May 2011 129,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

anti skid warning light on

front exhaust bracket broken but still supported

n/s mirror loose

o/s and n/s headlamps not perfect pattern

o/s/r inner sill under car has surface rust

rear brakes slightly binding

very slight bplay in steering idlers

Fail 4 May 2011 129,528 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

anti skid warning light on

front exhaust bracket broken but still supported

n/s mirror loose

o/s and n/s headlamps not perfect pattern

o/s/r inner sill under car has surface rust

very slight bplay in steering idlers

Fail 1 Apr 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear coils corroded, both sills, rear chassis legs,rear floor corroded. washers poor, all front lights dim

Pass 1 Apr 2010 120,981 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 120,975 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 118,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 115,342 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2009 15,342 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 100,003 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2008 99,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2007 90,650 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 90,639 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

ADVISE TRACKING

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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S32 WAW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 S32 WAW, 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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S32 WAW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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