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352 BDL

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,985 mi
Last recorded113,985 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration352 BDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 113,985 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

boot floor corroded

both side repeater lenses missing

front discs worn

front pads low

headlight aims poor image

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres close to wear limit

slight h/brake travel

slight play in inner steering joints

squeak on steering /suspension

Fail 17 Dec 2015 113,543 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low both [very low] (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

boot floor corroded

both side repeater lenses missing

front discs worn

front pads low

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres close to wear limit

slight h/brake travel

slight play in inner steering joints

squeak on steering /suspension

Pass 4 Oct 2014 99,104 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 92,816 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 86,530 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 82,832 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 78,649 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 75,986 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 72,912 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 72,912 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 69,308 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 69,058 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 63,593 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 63,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 59,276 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 59,276 miles

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

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

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

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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352 BDL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 352 BDL, 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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352 BDL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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