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S546 DWT

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,098 mi
Last recorded142,098 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS546 DWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 142,098 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 141,464 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 132,220 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 116,956 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

advise gearbox to exhaust bracket broken

advise general corrosion around wheel arches

Pass 4 Apr 2011 116,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

advise gearbox to exhaust bracket broken

advise general corrosion around wheel arches

Pass 4 Mar 2010 106,617 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 100,127 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 94,555 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 94,555 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 82,054 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 82,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 70,611 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side front fog lamp not working.

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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S546 DWT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S546 DWT, 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 S546 DWT registered?

S546 DWT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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