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S396 MJH

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,534 mi
Last recorded118,534 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS396 MJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 118,534 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 118,363 miles

Off side door mirror dull

Wheel arches corroded

Wiper poor

underside corroded and all components

Fail 13 Aug 2020 118,363 miles

Off side door mirror dull

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel arches corroded

Wiper poor

underside corroded and all components

Pass 7 Aug 2019 118,210 miles

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

under side getting corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 117,529 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 117,529 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 114,065 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 114,068 miles

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 ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 110,207 miles

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 110,204 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 107,341 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in steering box

rear tyres feathering inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2015 107,339 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 103,535 miles

both front tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Jul 2014 103,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 98,544 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 98,542 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 95,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 90,114 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 87,497 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 87,497 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 82,350 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 79,548 miles

nearside rear tyre on wearbars

Pass 5 Sep 2007 75,262 miles

1/nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2006 69,160 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 60,244 miles

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)

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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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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