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S887 BHJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 BHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing/cracking on inner/outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on various suspension components etc

reverse lights n/w

Pass 6 Apr 2021

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in both front anti-roll bar end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

emissions only just passed test

Fail 6 Apr 2021

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in both front anti-roll bar end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

emissions only just passed test

Pass 10 Dec 2018 74,118 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts and n/s rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear in end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake imbalance o/s rear

Pass 2 Aug 2017 70,136 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,703 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 54,053 miles

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

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

rear offside suspension arm slight damage

Fail 24 Jun 2015 54,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear offside suspension arm slight damage

Pass 2 May 2008 52,752 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 49,937 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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S887 BHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S887 BHJ, 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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What year was S887 BHJ registered?

S887 BHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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