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S861 FBD

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,336 mi
Last recorded123,336 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 FBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 123,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion in both top front shock absorber mounts

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

front and rear suspension corroded

front coil spring corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded front to rear

nearside and offside inner and outer sill corroded

rear diff oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2017 117,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

both steering pivots and idler arm bushes have slight play

centre exhaust bracket broken

coolant leak

corrosion on both front top shock absorber body mounts

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

front and rear suspension and underside of vehicle heavily corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded at rear and front to rear

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

steering damper leaking

under tray covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 113,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust joint deteriorated

steering damper slight leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 108,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion on suspension and under vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2014 104,635 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 25 Apr 2014 104,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2013 102,710 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 2 Apr 2012 98,795 miles

general corrosion to vehicle.

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all coil spring slightly corroded.

centre exhaust box outer shield corroded.

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing on edge.

Fail 8 Mar 2011 94,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 94,970 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 90,153 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 90,151 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 82,382 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 75,120 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 67,188 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 61,261 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 61,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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S861 FBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S861 FBD, 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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S861 FBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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