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S355 NLT

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,116 mi
Last recorded22,116 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS355 NLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2025 22,116 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 21,964 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2019 21,821 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 21,227 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2017 20,541 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 17,684 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 13,681 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 13,357 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 13,289 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,119 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,845 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2010 12,644 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 12,083 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 11,618 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 10,954 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 9,741 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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S355 NLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S355 NLT, 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 S355 NLT registered?

S355 NLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S355 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S355 NLT shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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