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S337 HGX

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,483 mi
Last recorded89,483 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS337 HGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 89,483 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 88,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 85,994 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 83,219 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 81,909 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre showing signs of splitting.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 78,590 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 70,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,345 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,330 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 55,154 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

O/S/F tyre has small cut

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,924 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,796 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 42,796 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 38,747 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 34,318 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 29,082 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on edges

offside front tyre balding on edges

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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S337 HGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S337 HGX, 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 S337 HGX registered?

S337 HGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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