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S950 XOE

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,459 mi
Last recorded129,459 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 XOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 129,459 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 125,021 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 118,721 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 111,040 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 109,280 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 105,149 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 105,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 104,230 miles

Corrosion on middle exhaust box.

Slight binding on o/s rear brake.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 104,117 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 104,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 104,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Corrosion on front brake disc o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on rear brake disc o/s & n/s.

Oil leak on diff.

Slight binding on rear brake at o/s.

Slight play in n/s front anti roll bar bush to wishbone.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 100,749 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 100,749 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 93,262 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 93,262 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 93,020 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 93,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 88,599 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 76,885 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 76,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

bonnet struts defective

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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S950 XOE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S950 XOE, 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 S950 XOE registered?

S950 XOE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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