MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,275 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak on rear diff
both track rod end dust boots are cracked
corrosion on wheel arches
drivers door is damaged
front shock absorbers are corroded
oil seepage from differential
poor beam patten o/s headlamp advise rectify
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
both track rod end dust boots are cracked
corrosion on n/s rear brake pipe advise clean and grease
corrosion on wheel arches
drivers door is damaged
front shock absorbers are corroded
oil seepage from differential
poor beam patten o/s headlamp advise rectify
wear in o/s front suspension lower ball joint advise replacement
all brake discs are worn advise replacement n/s rear is corroded
corrosion on wheel arches
differential is leaking oil
front brake imbalance is above normal advise rectify
front indicator bulbs are faded
front number plate is cracked
front tyres are worn to 3mm and on the edges advise replacement
n/s front fog lamp lense is broken
poor dip beam definition due to lense condition advise rectify
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
speedo illumination is poor milage not illuminated advise rectify
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all brake discs are worn advise replacement n/s rear is corroded
corrosion on wheel arches
differential is leaking oil
front brake imbalance is above normal advise rectify
front indicator bulbs are faded
front number plate is cracked
front tyres are worn to 3mm and on the edges advise replacement
n/s front fog lamp lense is broken
poor dip beam definition due to lense condition advise rectify
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
speedo illumination is poor milage not illuminated advise rectify
n/s rear brake binding on
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise n/s/f tyre low on tread
advise n/s/r tyre cracking.
Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise n/s/f tyre low on tread
advise n/s/r tyre cracking.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S394 FDM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 S394 FDM, 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 S394 FDM registered?
S394 FDM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 October 1998.
Is S394 FDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for S394 FDM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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