MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear inner sills corroded
both front steering arm inner ball joints are worn
nearside front lower arm rear bushs worn and close to failure
nearside front trackrod end ball joint gaitor split
steering system damper is damp
windscreen is chipped
wiper clears screen poorly
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front steering arm inner ball joints are worn
both rear inner sills corroded
nearside front lower arm rear bushs worn and close to failure
nearside front trackrod end ball joint gaitor split
steering system damper is damp
windscreen is chipped
wiper clears screen poorly
steering system has slight play, both rear inner sills corroded, windscreen is damaged
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)
steering system has slight play, both rear inner sills corroded, windscreen is damaged
offside rear sill damaged, rear diff leaking oil, both front antiroll bar link bushs worn, steering system worn, screen is chipped and cracked, rear brake imbalance on limit
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
offside rear sill damaged, rear diff leaking oil, both front antiroll bar link bushs worn, steering system worn, screen is chipped and cracked, rear brake imbalance on limit
screen is chipped and cracked, engine tray is leaking oil
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
screen is chipped and cracked, engine tray is leaking oil
chip in screen, nearside front wheel arch corroded, front exhaust mount broken and close to failure, offside rear inner sill blistered, steering dampner leaking
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
chip in screen, nearside front wheel arch corroded, front exhaust mount broken and close to failure, offside rear inner sill blistered, steering dampner leaking
multiple chips in screen, steering system is worn, front shockers are weak, both front lower ball joints are worn, front exhaust mount broken and close to a failure, centre box is corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play in steering
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play in steering
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S656 BVO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S656 BVO, 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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S656 BVO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 1998.
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