MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,402 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall, tread and sidewalls perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls and tread perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear iner and outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres 9 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
o/s and n/s headlamp units slightly deteriorated,, beam images and outputs slightly diminished
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s headlamp lenses (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend attention (2.2.C.1c)
n/s/f tyre sidewall, slight damage, tread slightly perished
o/s and n/s dip beam images and outputs slightly deminished
o/s/f tyre sidewalls perished
under tray and sill covers fitted, limiting view
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replace (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s headlamp lenses (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s and n/s headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished
parking brake performance 18%, mot pass mark 16%,,, recommend check
under tray fitted, limiting view
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
diff ius leaking oil
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
diff ius leaking oil
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front brake pads wearing thin
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front brake pads wearing thin
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front number plate is slightly tarnished
front tyres are wearing slightly on inner and outer rdges
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
O/S/R lens broken
both lower front suspension joints play
diff seal leak
rear brake pads worn
steering damper leak
Front number plate is slightly discoloured.
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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S688 HGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 HGX, 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 HGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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