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B1 GFA

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,478 mi
Last recorded129,478 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 GFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 129,478 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 129,471 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 129,448 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 129,447 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 129,338 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 129,338 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 128,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 127,471 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 126,950 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 126,017 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 122,084 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 116,520 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 109,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front wing/bumper has a minor damage

Pass 17 Jun 2011 102,932 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 96,177 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 96,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 90,330 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 79,123 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 67,989 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 59,592 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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B1 GFA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 B1 GFA, 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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B1 GFA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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