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S416 AFF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,131 mi
Last recorded116,131 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS416 AFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 116,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer wing corroded fuel smell

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 113,334 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 107,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 107,965 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 104,078 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 94,285 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,188 miles

Brake pipes over fuel tank and rear axle corrioding.

Other suspension bushes and steering boots perrishing.

Replaced 2 additonal rear side light bulbs.

Slight play in the o/s/f wheel bearing.

Slight rust on brake discs, may clean off with use.

Fail 27 Jan 2014 90,188 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Brake pipes over fuel tank and rear axle corrioding.

Other suspension bushes and steering boots perrishing.

Replaced 2 additonal rear side light bulbs.

Slight play in the o/s/f wheel bearing.

Slight rust on brake discs, may clean off with use.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,224 miles

Reversing lights not working.

S-R-S air bag fault light "ON".

Slight play in the steering ball joints to box.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 85,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reversing lights not working.

S-R-S air bag fault light "ON".

Slight play in the steering ball joints to box.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 77,276 miles

Air bag fault light "ON"

Brake & fuel pipes rusting.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering & suspension joint rubber boots perrishing & splliting, fail next year.

Surface rust on brake discs & pads, lack of use. Need stripping and freeing off.

Fail 9 Aug 2011 77,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air bag fault light "ON"

Brake & fuel pipes rusting.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering & suspension joint rubber boots perrishing & splliting, fail next year.

Surface rust on brake discs & pads, lack of use. Need stripping and freeing off.

Pass 13 May 2010 75,896 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 73,875 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007
Pass 30 Jun 2006 63,992 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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S416 AFF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc 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 S416 AFF, 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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S416 AFF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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