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S35 HGP

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,783 mi
Last recorded173,783 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 HGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 173,783 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 173,779 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 172,236 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 172,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust heatshield loose

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 171,721 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rods have slight play ()

Front lower arm bushes perishing

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover perishing

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

Offside Front track rod end dust cover perishing

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 170,598 miles

Nearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 170,598 miles

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

Nearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 168,235 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 168,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 166,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2018 160,849 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 156,937 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2017 156,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 151,842 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 145,669 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 145,669 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 138,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 138,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 130,736 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 130,736 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 124,016 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 124,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 11,514 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 114,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 106,047 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 91,913 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 78,743 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 64,777 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,694 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 37,402 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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S35 HGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S35 HGP, 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 S35 HGP registered?

S35 HGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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