1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2.3L Petrol · S140 CDL
1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 85,497 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S140 CDL Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2022
- 85,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S140 CDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Clk (S140 CDL) between January 2006 and December 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
S140 CDL Mileage History
- 13/01/200644,689 mi
- 11/01/200749,882 mi+5,193 mi
- 14/01/200852,644 mi+2,762 mi
- 15/01/200953,715 mi+1,071 mi
- 22/01/201053,851 mi+136 mi
- 25/01/201053,851 mi
- 03/11/201054,263 mi+412 mi
- 26/10/201156,099 mi+1,836 mi
- 26/10/201156,099 mi
- 22/10/201257,508 mi+1,409 mi
- 22/10/201257,508 mi
- 14/11/201358,497 mi+989 mi
- 05/01/201564,367 mi+5,870 mi
- 14/12/201568,454 mi+4,087 mi
- 24/04/201777,505 mi+9,051 mi
- 24/04/201777,505 mi
- 16/04/201881,509 mi+4,004 mi
- 23/04/201881,516 mi+7 mi
- 10/05/201982,224 mi+708 mi
- 17/11/202082,892 mi+668 mi
- 03/12/202183,546 mi+654 mi
- 30/11/202285,497 mi+1,951 mi
- 02/12/202285,497 mi
Average of roughly 2,417 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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