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S356 NBL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,002 mi
Last recorded122,002 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS356 NBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,002 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 118,468 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all four outer wheel arches corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2014 114,590 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 114,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 112,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both headlights cloudy, beam image poor

corrosion to all 4 wheel arches, inner sills, outer sills

front anti roll bar covered in insulating tape, suspect corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2013 112,391 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both headlights cloudy, beam image poor

corrosion to all 4 wheel arches, inner sills, outer sills

front anti roll bar covered in insulating tape, suspect corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2012 109,711 miles

both rear arches corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

brake fluid low

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front arches corroded

both front brake hoses deteriarated close to excessive

front anti roll bar covered in tape

offside front inner sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear reg plate deteriarated

slight cut in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2011 106,053 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight twist in o/s rear flexy hose.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 106,053 miles

slight twist in o/s rear flexy hose.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 104,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 102,119 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Oct 2008 97,200 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 88,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 79,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust bracket split

front brake discs worn

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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S356 NBL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S356 NBL, 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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S356 NBL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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