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S939 DFM

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,812 mi
Last recorded88,812 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS939 DFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 88,812 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 84,045 miles

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

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 81,035 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,730 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 78,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 75,313 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 71,809 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 71,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 67,578 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,997 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,852 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 62,792 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 62,581 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,256 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,710 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside parking brake has slightly low effort

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 60,405 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,328 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 51,249 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,320 miles

front pads low + v slight play in front ball joints

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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S939 DFM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S939 DFM, 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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S939 DFM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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