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AEZ 4318

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,074 mi
Last recorded90,074 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 4318
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,074 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wheel arches corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded within prescribed areas but not excessive

offside rear floor pan corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded within prescribed areas but not excessive

offside rear wheel arch corroded within prescribed areas but not excessive

Fail 24 Apr 2013 90,074 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wheel arches corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded within prescribed areas but not excessive

offside rear floor pan corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded within prescribed areas but not excessive

offside rear wheel arch corroded within prescribed areas but not excessive

Pass 23 Apr 2012 83,916 miles

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

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to offside front outer wheel arch

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 20 Apr 2012 83,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

corrosion to both rear outer wheelk arches

corrosion to offside front outer wheel arch

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 7 Apr 2011 77,945 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,459 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn heavy on inside edges tread not cut as deep

slight movement rear subframe front bushes

Pass 16 Apr 2009 67,516 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 62,738 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,652 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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AEZ 4318 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AEZ 4318, 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 AEZ 4318 registered?

AEZ 4318 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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