MOT Status
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164,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 tyre valves perishing (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 tyre valves perishing (5.2.3 (j))
Gearbox sump seal leaking oil
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front tyre slight cracking in sidewall
Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight play in front steering and suspension joints\rear brake discs wearing and lipped\position of stickers on windscreen and small injuries in windscreen
stickers in ns of windscreen on edge of swept area
rear dbrake discs slightly lipped
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear dbrake discs slightly lipped
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
unable to check inside brake pads
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S872 KDY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 S872 KDY, 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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S872 KDY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 1998.
Is S872 KDY safe to buy?
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