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S918 CHO

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,997 mi
Last recorded117,997 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS918 CHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 117,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 115,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge's change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 115,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge's change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 110,107 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 110,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 104,674 miles

Front exhaust mounting fractured but system still suported

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 101,410 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 101,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 97,261 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 92,599 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 83,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 May 2010 77,684 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 73,471 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 69,863 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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S918 CHO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S918 CHO, 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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S918 CHO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S918 CHO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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