MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,534 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All wheel arches corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides at strengthening bar attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear and both lower fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Off side door mirror dull
Wheel arches corroded
Wiper poor
underside corroded and all components
Off side door mirror dull
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Wheel arches corroded
Wiper poor
underside corroded and all components
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under side getting corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front spot lamp damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all front and rear shock absorber casings corroded
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front spot lamp damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all front and rear shock absorber casings corroded
exhaust deteriorated
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
play in steering box
rear tyres feathering inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
play in steering box
rear tyres feathering inner edge
both front tyres perished and wearing on inner edges
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
both front tyres perished and wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres tracking
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres tracking
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside rear brake disc inner face corroded
slight knock from steering joints
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside rear brake disc inner face corroded
slight knock from steering joints
nearside rear tyre on wearbars
1/nearside front tyre low on outer edge
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)
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S396 MJH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc 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 S396 MJH, 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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S396 MJH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 1998.
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