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A12 GLH

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,683 mi
Last recorded30,683 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 30,683 miles

Nearside Front TYRE 21 YEARS OLD

Nearside Rear TYRE 21 YEARS OLD

Offside Front TYRE 20 YEARS OLD

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear TYRE 21 YEARS OLD

Pass 3 May 2016 27,061 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,986 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,452 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,959 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,400 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 23,391 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 21,756 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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A12 GLH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A12 GLH, 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 A12 GLH registered?

A12 GLH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is A12 GLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 GLH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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