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S775 VAM

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,591 mi
Last recorded102,591 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS775 VAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2024 102,591 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

underbody and suspension rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2023 98,940 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s outer sills at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 98,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s outer sills at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 98,060 miles

All front suspension arms, shockabsorbers and brackets etc heavily corroded

All rear suspension arms heavily corroded

Automatic transmission pan and cooler pipes badly rusted - pan leaking

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill rust holed near jacking point - not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Outer Sill rust holed badly near jacking point. Not in a prescribed area

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 98,060 miles

All front suspension arms, shockabsorbers and brackets etc heavily corroded

All rear suspension arms heavily corroded

Automatic transmission pan and cooler pipes badly rusted - pan leaking

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill rust holed near jacking point - not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Outer Sill rust holed badly near jacking point. Not in a prescribed area

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 97,554 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 96,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 95,002 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 91,659 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 91,659 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 88,522 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 88,522 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion (hole) near NSF jacking point

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 86,824 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 84,517 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 84,517 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 82,473 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 82,473 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 80,400 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,303 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on braking face

Fail 4 Oct 2012 79,303 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake discs corroded on braking face

Pass 18 Oct 2011 76,471 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,352 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 63,150 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 60,441 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 58,108 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 56,046 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 56,046 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Oct 2005 50,488 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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S775 VAM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S775 VAM, 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 S775 VAM registered?

S775 VAM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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