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S438 KAN

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

69,817 mi
Last recorded69,817 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 KAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 69,817 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 69,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 62,041 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 61,791 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 60,512 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 59,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 58,705 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 57,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 57,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 55,774 miles

Rear tyre's getting low

Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,355 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 53,265 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 52,283 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,527 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,587 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,949 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,199 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,045 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,850 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,481 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,382 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 26,937 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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S438 KAN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S438 KAN, 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 S438 KAN registered?

S438 KAN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S438 KAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S438 KAN shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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