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S721 NLT

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,645 mi
Last recorded150,645 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS721 NLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 150,645 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 150,645 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r inner tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 31 May 2012 139,810 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 138,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 135,210 miles

both front tyres getting low advise to change soon plus near side front tyre wall slight damage

near side rear tyre very low on limit today plus starting to split on walls advise to change

Pass 8 Jun 2009 126,724 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 126,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2008 119,820 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 112,551 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 105,353 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 85,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S721 NLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S721 NLT, 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 S721 NLT registered?

S721 NLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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