MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,880 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced strengthening bar is holed behind bar (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced strengthening bar is holed behind bar (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front both wings taped up
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front steering arm slight play
Nearside Front wing taped up at bottom
Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear diff leaking
Rear subframe corroded
Rear suspension components corroded
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak from engine
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
offside front steering arm inner ball joint slight play
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
offside front steering arm inner ball joint slight play
Exhaust center + rear heat shields loose
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/ inner arch corroded holed under air box unable to fully inspect (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower corner of screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at rear of gearbox/ propshaft slight play at bolts (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both front steering outer arms slight play inner joints
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage not attached to suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust center + rear heat shields loose
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/ inner arch corroded holed under air box unable to fully inspect (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower corner of screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at rear of gearbox/ propshaft slight play at bolts (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both front steering outer arms slight play inner joints
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front offside front bracket corrode to excess
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system insecure front bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front stabilizer bar under car slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front stabilizer bar under car slightly corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
O/S/F AND N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION WISH/BONE ARMS CORRODED
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
EXHAUST FRONT STEADY BRACKET CORRODED.
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
OIL LEAK AT DIFF.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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S842 BFS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 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 S842 BFS, 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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S842 BFS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 1998.
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