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S82 DYG

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,299 mi
Last recorded126,299 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS82 DYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 126,299 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlights deteriorated slightly affecting beam images

corrosion to inner/outer sills

Pass 29 Nov 2017 118,814 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 118,007 miles

all four brake discs surface rust

slight play in sreering

Fail 24 Nov 2016 117,983 miles

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

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

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

all four brake discs surface rust

slight play in sreering

Pass 27 Nov 2015 114,196 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 114,196 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 114,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both headlamp beam images poor

Corrosion to rear outer sills

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

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 109,277 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 104,603 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 100,929 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 May 2011 96,323 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 96,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 94,514 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 94,502 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 88,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 88,689 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 78,158 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 64,426 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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S82 DYG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S82 DYG, 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 S82 DYG registered?

S82 DYG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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