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S876 SBD

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

51,350 mi
Last recorded51,350 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS876 SBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 51,350 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 51,295 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 51,245 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 51,245 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 51,183 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 50,866 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 50,337 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 49,759 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 49,294 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 48,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 47,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 46,888 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 44,943 miles

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

cuts to nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre cracking around sidewalls

Pass 29 Nov 2010 43,868 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,866 miles

advise cut to outer wall nsr tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2008 41,613 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 40,436 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 39,102 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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S876 SBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 S876 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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What year was S876 SBD registered?

S876 SBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S876 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S876 SBD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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