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S821 VEV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,988 mi
Last recorded153,988 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 VEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 153,988 miles

All wheel arches corrded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 153,965 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

reverse lights inop

oil leak

All wheel arches corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 153,175 miles

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

chip zone a

oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2018 153,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

chip zone a

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2016 151,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front shock absorber lower bushes perished

both front wheel bearings slight play

both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

front wipers slight smear

headlamp aims weak

oil leak

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2015 147,207 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 144,857 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 140,909 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 137,267 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 135,115 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 132,908 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 124,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 115,811 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 114,140 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 114,083 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 108,303 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2006 108,303 miles

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

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

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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S821 VEV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S821 VEV, 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 S821 VEV registered?

S821 VEV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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