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S832 XNF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,835 mi
Last recorded143,835 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS832 XNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 143,835 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 140,723 miles

nearside rear tyre approx 3mm

oil level low

prop-shaft coupling deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2014 140,723 miles

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

nearside rear tyre approx 3mm

oil level low

prop-shaft coupling deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2013 133,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and on 2-3mm

prop-shaft bearing deteriorated and gearbox selector bush missing

Fail 3 Jun 2013 133,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and on 2-3mm

prop-shaft bearing deteriorated and gearbox selector bush missing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 124,303 miles

prop-shaft coupling deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2011 114,374 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 114,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 105,922 miles

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

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

advise replace tyre asap

Pass 5 Jun 2009 94,163 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 94,161 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 82,963 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 82,863 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Jun 2006 80,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2006 80,070 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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S832 XNF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S832 XNF, 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 S832 XNF registered?

S832 XNF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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