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S352 CPB

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,054 mi
Last recorded146,054 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS352 CPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2024 146,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside fuel pipe corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog light broken

Offside Front jacking point corroded and soft

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 142,559 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 142,480 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 139,754 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 137,732 miles

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Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019

Front Exhaust clamp deteriorated

Outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 124,620 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front left exhaust clamp badly corroded on both sides

Pass 18 Feb 2017 123,749 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 123,599 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDS SLIGHTLY

Offside Front DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

Offside Front Outer TYRE SIDE WALL CUT CLOSE TOO LIMITS

Offside Rear Lower BODY SIDE PANEL JOINT SEAM AREA SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 6 Jun 2014 117,760 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 111,681 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 May 2013 111,670 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 May 2012 102,553 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 102,553 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 93,031 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 80,791 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 80,755 miles

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 7 May 2009 76,796 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 76,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 62,538 miles

front and rear number plates discolouring

Pass 4 May 2007 56,963 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 56,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 46,780 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 46,780 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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S352 CPB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S352 CPB, 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 S352 CPB registered?

S352 CPB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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