MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis along side fuel tank (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis along side fuel tank (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
body rusty
boot floor correded and holed
exhaust system deteriorated
heat sheilds loose
exhaust mid box loosing outer skin
headlamps becoming opache
plastic skirts fitted to outer sill panels
slight play in both front wheel bearings
various non excessive prescribed corrosion
various non prescribed corrosion
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust mid box loosing outer skin
headlamps becoming opache
o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm
plastic skirts fitted to outer sill panels
slight play in both front wheel bearings
various non excessive prescribed corrosion
various non prescribed corrosion
Corrosion well developed on subframes and suspension
Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Corrosion well developed on subframes and suspension
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S688 HBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey 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 S688 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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S688 HBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 1998.
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