MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,828 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front tyres wearing on edges
both headlamp lenses deterioating
both rear metal brake pipes rusty
chip in windscreen
exhaust system deterioating
rear coil springs very rusty
slight pitting rear brake discs
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all 4 coil springs rusty
chip in windscreen
front to rear metal brake pipes rusty
n/s bottom ball joint dry
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight play in steering
all 4 coil springs rusty
chip in windscreen
front to rear metal brake pipes rusty
n/s bottom ball joint dry
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight play in steering
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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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S687 FTX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S687 FTX, 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 S687 FTX registered?
S687 FTX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 December 1998.
Is S687 FTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for S687 FTX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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