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S961 PNK

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,596 mi
Last recorded136,596 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 PNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 136,596 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 136,584 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 136,584 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 136,410 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 136,380 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 136,222 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 136,202 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 135,100 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 135,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 131,755 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 131,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 130,031 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 127,621 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 121,236 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 114,891 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 108,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 100,397 miles

1, O/S REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 17 Jul 2006 100,397 miles

1, O/S REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 97,551 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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S961 PNK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S961 PNK, 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 S961 PNK registered?

S961 PNK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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