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S538 OBV

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,530 mi
Last recorded104,530 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 OBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 104,530 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 103,350 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 99,816 miles

o/s/f inner arch

Pass 29 Nov 2022 95,684 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play X 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 95,683 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play X 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 90,741 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 90,741 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FRON TO REAR ( AT BULKHEAD) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,395 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 86,863 miles

Nearside Front slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Offside Front corrosion on inner wing within prescribed area

Pass 12 Jun 2016 82,836 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2016 82,836 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 77,419 miles

front tyres worn on edges

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight weep from the rear diff

Pass 17 Jun 2014 74,685 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges, o/s tyre just ok at time of test

o/sa rear tyre valve cracking slightly

slight play in n/s of steering rack

slight weep from rear diff seal

Pass 5 Jun 2013 72,038 miles

o/s washer jet repaired with silicon

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear diff slight leak of oil

Fail 4 Jun 2013 72,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear diff slight leak of oil

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,501 miles

child seat fitted

rear diff seals leaking

Fail 6 Jun 2012 69,501 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

rear diff seals leaking

Pass 24 May 2011 67,128 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 64,961 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 64,961 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,222 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 61,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 57,672 miles

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)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 57,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 24 May 2007 54,724 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 49,873 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 49,873 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer 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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S538 OBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,846 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 S538 OBV, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S538 OBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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