CarVerify

Free Car Check

S766 SLB

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,383 mi
Last recorded123,383 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS766 SLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 123,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from rear differential

Fail 5 May 2016 123,383 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 17 Apr 2015 122,758 miles

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 117,571 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 113,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 113,689 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 113,005 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 110,375 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 110,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 108,947 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 108,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 102,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 92,654 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 86,104 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S766 SLB 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 71.4%.

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 S766 SLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S766 SLB?

You can check the full history of S766 SLB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S766 SLB registered?

S766 SLB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S766 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S766 SLB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S766 SLB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S766 SLB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.