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S191 BDL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,942 mi
Last recorded77,942 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS191 BDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 77,942 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 77,534 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 77,039 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 75,689 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 75,081 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 74,271 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 73,150 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 73,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,859 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 61,859 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working outer (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 46,705 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 38,809 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 38,809 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,329 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 34,329 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,984 miles

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

tracking

Pass 31 Dec 2009 29,062 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight wear on n/s/r tyre outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2008 25,871 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 19,414 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 17,490 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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S191 BDL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S191 BDL, 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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S191 BDL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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