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S357 MTF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

104,053 mi
Last recorded104,053 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 MTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 104,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff slight mist of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 103,134 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure wing corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 102,068 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 101,233 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 100,585 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded including differential and suspension components + Rear differential leaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 99,429 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 99,428 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 98,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 98,319 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 97,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear rubber fuel pipe slightly deteroirated

Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,100 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 96,099 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 92,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 89,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 83,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,335 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust braket corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2012 78,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,740 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 65,741 miles

Offside Front 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)

both reair disc's pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,801 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,521 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,577 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 42,481 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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S357 MTF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S357 MTF, 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 S357 MTF registered?

S357 MTF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S357 MTF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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