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S688 HGX

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,402 mi
Last recorded136,402 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 HGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 136,402 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 132,992 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 130,159 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 129,767 miles

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 129,767 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 129,585 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 129,585 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 128,243 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 16 Oct 2010 128,243 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 123,888 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 120,049 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 120,022 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 116,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 113,362 miles

Front number plate is slightly discoloured.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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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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