CarVerify

Free Car Check

R519 NPB

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,464 mi
Last recorded105,464 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 NPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 105,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both drivers side tyres perishing & 9 years old

front exhaust flanges corroded & in poor condition

passengers side rear tyre slightly perished & 18 years old

Fail 21 Nov 2018 105,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both drivers side tyres perishing & 9 years old

front exhaust flanges corroded & in poor condition

passengers side rear tyre slightly perished & 18 years old

Pass 7 Nov 2017 99,452 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both number plates starting to deteriorate

head lamp lenses starting to fade

nearside front tyre close too wear bars

Fail 7 Nov 2017 99,452 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both number plates starting to deteriorate

head lamp lenses starting to fade

nearside front tyre close too wear bars

Pass 29 Nov 2016 97,041 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 94,876 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,438 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 92,231 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 91,221 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 89,668 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 86,890 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 83,497 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 78,759 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 76,113 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2007 71,130 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 62,997 miles

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

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

windscreen has areas of light scatching o/s

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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R519 NPB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R519 NPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R519 NPB?

You can check the full history of R519 NPB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R519 NPB registered?

R519 NPB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R519 NPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R519 NPB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R519 NPB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R519 NPB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.