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S518 NBD

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,749 mi
Last recorded116,749 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 NBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2021 116,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted general rusting of vehicle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 114,932 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All sills and Subframes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Drivers door corroded, no sharp edges.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSF Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OSF Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger door corroded, no sharp edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 113,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted at time of inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,452 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded

Bonnet pull handle slightly worn

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front and both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge, offside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicator and cracking

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 106,030 miles

Bonnet pull worn

Both main brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 100,747 miles

main brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,001 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2012 92,027 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 88,340 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 82,491 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 77,140 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 73,900 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 69,889 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 66,272 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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S518 NBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S518 NBD, 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 S518 NBD registered?

S518 NBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S518 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 NBD shows 14 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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