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S742 KBA

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,627 mi
Last recorded111,627 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 KBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2026 111,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2025 105,545 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 101,258 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 96,364 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 92,688 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2021 87,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 80,716 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 80,716 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 77,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 74,854 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 74,854 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,412 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Oct 2015 63,406 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 55,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 42,924 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,337 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,585 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,559 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,529 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket splitting

front number plate deteriorating

offside headlamp aim at lowest point allowed

rear number plate becoming insecure

some corrosion on coil springs

some corrosion on shock absorbers

Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,479 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket splitting

exhaust system corroded

front number plate deteriorated

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

shock absorbers and coil springs corroded/corroding

nearside rear tyre at 2mm

Pass 2 Oct 2007 34,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,010 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 29,269 miles

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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S742 KBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 S742 KBA, 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 S742 KBA registered?

S742 KBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S742 KBA shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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