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S887 DNH

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,427 mi
Last recorded193,427 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 DNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 193,427 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 189,699 miles

Central Exhaust clamp worn

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 133,637 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 179,252 miles

all four wheelarches corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

centre exhaust rattle

Fail 10 Oct 2014 179,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

all four wheelarches corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

centre exhaust rattle

Fail 3 Nov 2011 167,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 167,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 155,125 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 141,738 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 127,600 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 114,996 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 114,995 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front number plate deteriorating

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

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

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

Slight play offside steering rack side arm

Pass 13 Dec 2005 99,623 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 99,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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 DNH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S887 DNH, 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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S887 DNH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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