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S501 NDP

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,084 mi
Last recorded153,084 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 NDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 153,084 miles

slight engine oil leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted/scored

o/s sill slightly corroded

o/s/r inner position light not working

rear anti roll bar mounts slightly corroded

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Jan 2013 153,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted/scored

o/s sill slightly corroded

o/s/r inner position light not working

rear anti roll bar mounts slightly corroded

rear brake discs pitted

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 146,956 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs slightly scored

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2012 146,938 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs slightly scored

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 140,352 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2011 140,352 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 133,111 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 133,111 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 126,337 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2008 117,276 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 107,750 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 95,307 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 95,307 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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S501 NDP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S501 NDP, 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 S501 NDP registered?

S501 NDP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S501 NDP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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