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S775 WHJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,099 mi
Last recorded123,099 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS775 WHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 123,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 122,583 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion over front and rear brake discs

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Over wheel arches and various underbody sections and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various front and rear suspension arms links and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 122,581 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various front and rear suspension arms links, and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over wheel arches and various underbody sections and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

intermittant electrical fault on lighting circuit

light corrosion front and rear discs

Pass 30 May 2023 122,155 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 121,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 120,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 120,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe,upper and lower (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 119,576 miles
Fail 8 May 2020 119,258 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 119,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 119,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 118,071 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 118,071 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 117,232 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 114,067 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both front top ball joints has slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2016 114,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both front top ball joints has slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 112,451 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 112,451 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 109,974 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 109,972 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 107,548 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 102,411 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 102,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 93,591 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 93,590 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 82,961 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 71,694 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 71,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 64,663 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 60,480 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 60,480 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 58,329 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 WHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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