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S760 DKO

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,634 mi
Last recorded137,634 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS760 DKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 137,634 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 137,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 134,977 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 134,977 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2024 134,297 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 129,175 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 129,175 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 125,963 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 125,963 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 123,034 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both[on outer edges] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 123,033 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both[on outer edges] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 121,228 miles

bonnet cannot be readily opened.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 121,226 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking as seen from under vehicle lower bulk head marked yellow (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

bonnet cannot be readily opened.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 116,240 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 113,616 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 106,428 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 106,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 93,272 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 93,272 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 77,919 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 64,046 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 60,299 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 60,297 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

both front tyrea wearing on there side walls

Pass 29 May 2007 54,055 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 26 May 2006 45,051 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 45,034 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake pads getting low

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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S760 DKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S760 DKO, 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 S760 DKO registered?

S760 DKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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