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S45 PEO

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,650 mi
Last recorded149,650 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 PEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2014 149,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

General underneath is rusty in several places

Nearside bonnet catch not locking in but offside is working ok

Pass 12 Sep 2013 141,873 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 141,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 136,683 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side front coil spring small part missing

off side rear tyre inner side wall

Fail 19 Jul 2012 136,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side front coil spring small part missing

off side rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 18 Jul 2011 132,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 127,668 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 127,546 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 122,098 miles

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

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 8 May 2008 119,108 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 103,631 miles

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

low reading from o/s/r service brake causein a 42% brake imbalance

Fail 20 Mar 2007 108,631 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

low reading from o/s/r service brake causeing 42% rear brake im balance

Pass 27 Mar 2006 92,082 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 91,859 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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S45 PEO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S45 PEO, 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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S45 PEO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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