MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
body panels damaged and starting to corrode
rear brake discs corroded,scored,and worn
rear indicater bulbs starting to deteriorate
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
suspension squeeking
under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,inner and outer wheel arches starting to corrode
windscreen marked
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
body panels damaged and starting to corrode
rear brake discs corroded,scored,and worn
rear indicater bulbs starting to deteriorate
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
suspension squeeking
under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,inner and outer wheel arches starting to corrode
windscreen marked
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front and rear number plates starting to fade. all steering and suspension bushes starting to detereriorate.
front o/s body panel damaged
rear brake pads starting to wear
rear o/s brake disc starting to corrode/wear
rear shockabsorbers starting to corrode.
under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,inner and outer wheel arches starting to corrode
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front and rear number plates starting to fade. all steering and suspension bushes starting to detereriorate.
front o/s body panel damaged
rear brake pads starting to wear
rear o/s brake disc starting to corrode/wear
rear shockabsorbers starting to corrode.
under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,inner and outer wheel arches starting to corrode
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all sterring and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate front and rear plates starting to fade
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all sterring and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate front and rear plates starting to fade
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
all sterring and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
all sterring and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S730 EWT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S730 EWT, 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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S730 EWT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 December 1998.
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