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S82 FGP

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,148 mi
Last recorded144,148 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS82 FGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 144,148 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 144,143 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 134,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 134,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 123,664 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 123,661 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 116,485 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 116,469 miles

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 112,484 miles

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

n/s front tyre slight perished on outside

o/s front brake hose support gromet missing

Pass 15 Apr 2013 108,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 108,136 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust front mounting insecure.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 98,324 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,944 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 85,227 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 79,620 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 76,121 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 71,951 miles

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

offside front fog light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2007 71,951 miles

offside front fog light not working

Fail 9 Feb 2006 66,233 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust center silencer outer skin holed and corroded no leaks time of test

exhaust front pipe to manifold, bolts corroded

offside front fog light lense damaged and lower plastic under tray

Pass 9 Feb 2006 66,233 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust center silencer outer skin holed and corroded no leaks time of test

exhaust front pipe to manifold, bolts corroded

offside front fog light lense damaged and lower plastic under tray

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 FGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FGP, 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 FGP registered?

S82 FGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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