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780 BBY

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,725 mi
Last recorded82,725 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration780 BBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 82,725 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 82,432 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 82,128 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 81,015 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 79,525 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 77,274 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 77,274 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 75,083 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 70,619 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 70,619 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 66,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewall

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2015 60,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 57,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 57,427 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 51,788 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 51,788 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 49,411 miles

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

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

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

oil leak at rear of gear box

Fail 12 Jan 2012 49,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

oil leak at rear of gear box

Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,701 miles

sidewalls on both rear tyres starting crack

Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,798 miles

steering damper damp,slight wear in o/s inner drag link end,oil leaks from g/box and diff

Pass 6 Oct 2007 44,007 miles

o/s door mirror glass discolured

Pass 25 Oct 2006 42,209 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 42,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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780 BBY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 780 BBY, 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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780 BBY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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