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S840 LOY

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

215,205 mi
Last recorded215,205 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 LOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 215,205 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 215,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 207,355 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam pattern weak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement End bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 198,705 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 198,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 190,609 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 190,609 miles

front head lights starting to haze

fuel pipe next to tank badly corroded below service standard

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 17 Jun 2017 190,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm rear bush with in 30cm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer seals (5.2.6)

front head lights starting to haze

fuel pipe next to tank badly corroded below service standard

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 18 Jun 2016 181,946 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2015 173,303 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 161,947 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake hoses perrished

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in hubs and ball joints

Pass 20 Jun 2013 147,039 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chip in screen

slight play in front hubs

Pass 21 Jun 2012 128,278 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres low

slight play in ball joints

Fail 21 Jun 2012 128,278 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres low

Pass 24 Feb 2011 105,317 miles

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

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

tyres low.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 105,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

tyres low.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 97,913 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s washer in op

Pass 19 Feb 2009 92,227 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chip in screen

slight play in front hubs

Pass 8 Feb 2008

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 77,571 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 69,700 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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S840 LOY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S840 LOY, 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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S840 LOY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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