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S58 EWL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,395 mi
Last recorded135,395 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS58 EWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 135,395 miles

corrosion noted to nsr osr main front to rear and nsf brake pipes access limited

cracks noted to nsf and osr tyres

osr tyre close limit

slight play noted to nsf wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jan 2018 132,190 miles

corrosion noted to nsr and nsf brake pipes

cracks noted to front tyres

osr tyre close to limit but step tread and cracks noted

play noted to ns and os steering drag links

Fail 9 Jan 2018 132,190 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced ns and os (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion noted to nsr and nsf brake pipes

cracks noted to front tyres

osr tyre close to limit but step tread and cracks noted

play noted to ns and os steering drag links

Fail 12 Dec 2017 132,176 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded osr (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced ns and os (1.7.5a)

play noted to ns and os drag links

corrosion noted to nsr brake pipe

osr tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2016 131,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks to sidewall [no cords showing]

Pass 3 Dec 2015 131,814 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 131,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 126,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 126,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 121,132 miles

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

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

nearside front outer anti-roll bar bush has slight play

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2010 115,392 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r brake hose heavily perrished

Pass 25 Aug 2009 111,590 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 108,443 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit need replacement a.s.a.p

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2007 103,900 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level low

front pads low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Aug 2006 99,581 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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S58 EWL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S58 EWL, 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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S58 EWL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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