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S676 RRH

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,050 mi
Last recorded147,050 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS676 RRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 147,050 miles

All underbody light corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2018 147,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

All under body components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 145,146 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front shocker top turrets (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion os chassis rail at front (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 142,611 miles

2 slight oil leaks underneath vehicle

Nearside Body has slight corrosion front shocker turret (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion front shocker turret (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 142,611 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill - has a large hole through to inside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

2 slight oil leaks underneath vehicle

Nearside Body has slight corrosion front shocker turret (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion front shocker turret (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 139,221 miles

Hole in chassis due to corrosion (not within a prescribed area)

Kerb damage to OSF tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2014 139,219 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Hole in chassis due to corrosion (not within a prescribed area)

Kerb damage to OSF tyre

NSR brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 135,810 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 135,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 132,269 miles

All rear axle suspension arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2012 132,269 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

All rear axle suspension arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 127,335 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 127,335 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 120,242 miles

Exhaust heat shields loose

Fuel hose at filter split but not leaking

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2010 120,242 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust heat shields loose

Fuel hose at filter split but not leaking

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 114,212 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 114,212 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 106,308 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 98,160 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 87,932 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 76,835 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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S676 RRH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 S676 RRH, 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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S676 RRH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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