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S458 MBY

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,492 mi
Last recorded143,492 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS458 MBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 143,492 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion offside/nearside (6.1.B.2)

steering arms has slight play at offside/nearside bail joint

Pass 16 Nov 2015 139,769 miles

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

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

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

offside/nearside front steering arms have slight play at ball joint

temporary tyre fitted at the time of mot

Pass 17 Nov 2014 133,917 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 109,927 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 90,112 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 78,039 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 76,090 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 69,233 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 69,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 65,450 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,157 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 64,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 54,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S458 MBY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S458 MBY, 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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S458 MBY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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