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S373 SBD

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

158,814 mi
Last recorded158,814 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS373 SBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 158,814 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 144,726 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 127,488 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 108,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight play from steering linkages

Pass 18 Dec 2020 91,603 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 75,742 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 65,199 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s rear inner position light not working

Pass 16 Nov 2017 63,875 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 63,875 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 62,199 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 60,594 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 58,710 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres have cracking to sidewalls

Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Nov 2012 55,918 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 54,449 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 54,449 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 51,632 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,632 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,538 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 46,093 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 43,055 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 40,890 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 37,422 miles

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

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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S373 SBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S373 SBD, 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 S373 SBD registered?

S373 SBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S373 SBD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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