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S596 HBD

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,150 mi
Last recorded129,150 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2020 129,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All Round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to both sills (Rear)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Tread @2.1mm!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil level low

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 120,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 120,662 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 110,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 110,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,940 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 99,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 97,765 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 97,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 96,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 93,931 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 91,122 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 89,087 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 89,087 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,934 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 86,934 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 84,803 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 81,788 miles

Both rear tyres & offside front tyres perished.

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 81,788 miles

Both rear tyres & offside front tyres perished.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 79,024 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 79,024 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 75,619 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 75,619 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 70,197 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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S596 HBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S596 HBD, 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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S596 HBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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