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S842 BFS

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

109,880 mi
Last recorded109,880 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 BFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2024 109,880 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 108,856 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 108,855 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 107,366 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 107,365 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 106,703 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 105,910 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 104,991 miles

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))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 104,991 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 103,839 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 103,839 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 102,784 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 100,542 miles

O/S/F AND N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION WISH/BONE ARMS CORRODED

Pass 8 Dec 2015 97,810 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 94,762 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 90,982 miles

EXHAUST FRONT STEADY BRACKET CORRODED.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 87,596 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,596 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 84,101 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 80,416 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 77,766 miles

OIL LEAK AT DIFF.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 75,463 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 75,463 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 73,253 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 73,253 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 71,213 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 71,213 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 66,950 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 66,937 miles

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)

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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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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