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S577 SBD

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,316 mi
Last recorded98,316 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS577 SBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 98,316 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both stay bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 95,122 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 89,413 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2019 88,133 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,254 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 76,998 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 76,984 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 72,208 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,523 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 68,501 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,632 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,990 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,799 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,978 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,077 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,192 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,833 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 21,961 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 16,470 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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S577 SBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S577 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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S577 SBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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