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S335 CDV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,371 mi
Last recorded128,371 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 CDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 128,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 128,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 124,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 124,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 121,334 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 121,289 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault BAS/ASR light on (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 116,362 miles

front suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear brake pads wearing low

rear wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 16 Jul 2015 112,032 miles

front suspension coil springs surface rusting

rear wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 15 Jul 2014 107,569 miles

front suspension coil springs surface rusting

rear wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 16 Jul 2013 102,754 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 93,110 miles

nearside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

offside rear indicator and nearside indicator siderepeator bulbs starting to discolour

Pass 2 Nov 2010 87,847 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 79,620 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 74,161 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2007 64,218 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 57,016 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 57,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 49,831 miles

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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S335 CDV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S335 CDV, 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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S335 CDV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S335 CDV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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