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S970 NOD

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,900 mi
Last recorded117,900 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 NOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 117,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 115,833 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 115,130 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 113,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 113,203 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 108,989 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 101,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 101,860 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 78,129 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 69,125 miles

All tyres wearing low on tread.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 63,531 miles

Slight fray to drivers seat belt.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 56,452 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 56,422 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 52,005 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 45,256 miles

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

O/s/r handbrake performance slightly low.

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

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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S970 NOD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S970 NOD, 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 S970 NOD registered?

S970 NOD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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