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1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,794 mi
Last recorded45,794 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2996 KB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2026 45,794 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 45,206 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 44,531 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 44,156 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 42,986 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 40,963 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 39,627 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 38,570 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 37,625 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 36,181 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 34,778 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,662 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 32,507 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 31,215 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 30,113 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 28,831 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 28,078 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 27,380 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 26,089 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 25,128 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 23,949 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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2996 KB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 2996 KB, 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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2996 KB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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The MOT history for 2996 KB shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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