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S41 SBD

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,503 mi
Last recorded109,503 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS41 SBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 109,503 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 93,686 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 82,863 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 72,007 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 72,007 miles

Road wheel fixing missing X4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 57,137 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 54,929 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,267 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs are very worn

rear tyres are very cracked in tread front tyres are very cracked on sidewalls

Fail 30 Sep 2013 47,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs are very worn

rear tyres are very cracked in tread front tyres are very cracked on sidewalls

Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,226 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 46,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,375 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 45,375 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,864 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 42,908 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2009 42,908 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

O/S/F tyre tread very cracked

O/S/R side lamp bulb not working

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,019 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,327 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,427 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 31,438 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 31,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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S41 SBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S41 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 S41 SBD registered?

S41 SBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S41 SBD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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