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S580 HGP

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,088 mi
Last recorded100,088 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 HGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 100,088 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 93,103 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 92,938 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 91,631 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 91,442 miles

Front headlamp beam diverter stickers fitted due to the incorrect image kick up.

Pass 5 Dec 2019 90,416 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 90,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 90,195 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 90,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 89,670 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 89,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 87,425 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 86,986 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 85,283 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 85,283 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 82,022 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 78,061 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 74,093 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 68,051 miles

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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S580 HGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S580 HGP, 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 S580 HGP registered?

S580 HGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S580 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S580 HGP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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