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S471 YHK

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,693 mi
Last recorded98,693 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 YHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 98,693 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 98,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2024 91,795 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 91,491 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 91,488 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits cat worn out (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 90,780 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 90,707 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 90,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 90,337 miles

signs of corrosion to o/s outer sill panel inside door shut

Pass 13 Aug 2019 89,829 miles

Suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 89,347 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 88,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre minor damage outer side wall

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive gearbox tunnel 30.cm seat mountings (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 88,331 miles

Nearside Rear tyre minor damage outer kerbing band

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door-shut (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive gearbox tunnel 30.cm seat belt buckle mount at gearbox mount (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 87,549 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 87,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 86,888 miles

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

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

b oth rear seat belts not checked wind deflector fitted not allowing access

Fail 10 Dec 2012 86,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

b oth rear seat belts not checked wind deflector fitted not allowing access

Pass 18 Oct 2011 85,649 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 81,426 miles

slight play in front suspension

Pass 8 Oct 2009 78,524 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 74,059 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 71,073 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear jacking rubber missing

Pass 14 Oct 2006 67,446 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 66,028 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2006 66,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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S471 YHK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S471 YHK, 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 S471 YHK registered?

S471 YHK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S471 YHK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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