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S908 DPF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,319 mi
Last recorded123,319 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 DPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 123,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill panels have corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

diff leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2025 122,793 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill panels have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all four alloy road wheels have slight damage to outer rims

drive belt cracking

rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2024 122,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

no reverse lights

Fail 23 Sep 2024 122,662 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure seat back loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

no reverse lights

Pass 10 Oct 2023 121,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse lights not working

Fail 9 Oct 2023 121,701 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse lights not working

Pass 13 Oct 2022 118,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse lights not working

Pass 4 Oct 2021 113,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel residue around sender unit,requires further investigation.not leaking at time of test.

reverse lights not working

Pass 5 Oct 2020 110,950 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 110,934 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse lights not working

Pass 7 Jun 2019 109,839 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse lights not working

Pass 19 Jun 2018 108,652 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 107,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 105,211 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 101,940 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 99,202 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 96,212 miles

steering damper weeping

Fail 14 Jun 2013 96,178 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering damper weeping

Pass 1 Jun 2012 92,486 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 89,970 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 89,946 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 87,040 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 85,681 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 81,268 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 May 2008 81,252 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 76,763 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 71,260 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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S908 DPF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S908 DPF, 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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S908 DPF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 December 1998.

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