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S858 RNX

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,315 mi
Last recorded73,315 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 RNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2023 73,315 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,287 miles

Corrosion developing suspension points

Exhaust mountings corroded / broken

Front Coil spring corroded TWO (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight damage on tyre wall marked yellow 205/55r16

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded TWO (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 68,721 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield corroded/insecure

Front exhaust mounting corroded/broken

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension showing corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 66,003 miles

Front Oil leak from engine

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Moisture of oil on rear diff

Pass 11 Aug 2017 62,478 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded/broken

Nearside Front tyre worn badly outer edge 205 55r16

front and rear suspension showing corrosion

oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 57,838 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,055 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 52,501 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,501 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 47,424 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,094 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Aug 2012 40,129 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,806 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,208 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,820 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,599 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,275 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,627 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 31,031 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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S858 RNX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 S858 RNX, 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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S858 RNX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S858 RNX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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