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S434 ECD

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,191 mi
Last recorded144,191 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS434 ECD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 144,191 miles

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

both beam images are poor

Pass 4 Jan 2021 141,667 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 136,267 miles

both beam patterns are poor

Pass 13 Jun 2018 132,980 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 129,320 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 127,742 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 127,742 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2015 119,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 111,496 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 100,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 93,102 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

oil leak on rear diff

both rear brake pipes greased

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 87,326 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 82,733 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre on wear limit

offside front tyre on wear limit

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2009 76,104 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 66,505 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)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 66,505 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)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 56,818 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 49,887 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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S434 ECD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S434 ECD, 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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S434 ECD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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