MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All wheel arches corrded
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))
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
chip zone a
oil leak
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
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
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S821 VEV safe to buy?
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