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S399 RNX

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,050 mi
Last recorded150,050 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS399 RNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 150,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

air bag light on before test started and went out during test

Pass 9 Feb 2017 148,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 146,688 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 146,688 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 144,608 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 144,608 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2013 136,902 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 136,828 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 130,798 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 120,473 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 110,849 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 110,849 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 104,358 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 97,041 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 93,866 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 87,503 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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S399 RNX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S399 RNX, 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 S399 RNX registered?

S399 RNX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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