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S893 KGC

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

28,503 mi
Last recorded28,503 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS893 KGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 28,503 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 28,429 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 28,289 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 28,217 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 27,870 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 27,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 27,791 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 27,567 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 27,423 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 27,397 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 27,383 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 26,866 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,452 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,348 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,417 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS warning lamp on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,227 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 21,033 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 17,517 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 15,925 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 15,925 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 14,454 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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S893 KGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S893 KGC, 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 S893 KGC registered?

S893 KGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S893 KGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S893 KGC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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