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S753 ATM

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

156,996 mi
Last recorded156,996 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS753 ATM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2016 156,996 miles

Front All both sides suspension ball joints slight movements

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

driver side window not opening

exhaust system corroding (brackets)

gear box oil leak

noise while driving comes and goes.

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 156,938 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both sides (may need new headlight units investigate needed) (1.8.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively damaged (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front All both sides suspension ball joints slight movements

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

driver side window not opening

exhaust system corroding (brackets)

gear box oil leak

noise while driving comes and goes.

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2015 153,187 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust system starting to corrod

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2015 153,187 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system starting to corrod

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 148,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front spot light not working

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 148,758 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front spot light not working

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2013 145,525 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 145,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

emissions test first fast idle, C.O. (Carbon Monoxide) reading too high.

Fail 28 Mar 2012 141,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 141,522 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 137,882 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 134,075 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 134,075 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 131,105 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

wiper blade smearing slightly

Fail 30 May 2009 131,105 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2008 122,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2008 122,787 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 115,372 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 115,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres 3mm

off side rear tyre 1.6mm

Pass 23 Mar 2006 110,233 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 110,233 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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S753 ATM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 S753 ATM, 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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S753 ATM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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