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S917 KNV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

123,302 mi
Last recorded123,302 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 123,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 123,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 121,263 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 119,435 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 118,457 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 118,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 117,107 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 114,722 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 114,722 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 111,912 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner drag link arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drag link arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust corroded no leak at present

Fail 16 Apr 2018 111,912 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner drag link arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drag link arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust corroded no leak at present

Pass 10 Apr 2017 108,859 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 105,217 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 101,926 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,475 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 95,329 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 92,258 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 88,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 88,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 85,686 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 82,122 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 77,593 miles

front and rear inner disc pads cannot be seen

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 5 Apr 2007 72,688 miles

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

inner disc pads cannot be seen

Pass 10 Apr 2006 68,235 miles

inner disc pads cannot be seen properly

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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S917 KNV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S917 KNV, 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 S917 KNV registered?

S917 KNV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S917 KNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S917 KNV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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