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S435 GHW

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,303 mi
Last recorded138,303 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS435 GHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 138,303 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Nov 2018 138,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2015 138,299 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 138,299 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamps defused slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2013 138,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 137,882 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracks in side wall

Pass 26 Mar 2011 135,456 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 131,917 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 129,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 129,300 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 123,648 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 117,819 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 105,495 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 105,495 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

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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S435 GHW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S435 GHW, 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 S435 GHW registered?

S435 GHW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S435 GHW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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