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B3 FMH

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,418 mi
Last recorded133,418 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 FMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 133,418 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 142,509 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 casings rusting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 141,486 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 139,288 miles

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

brake and fuel lines corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 135,742 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 132,680 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 121,255 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre slight whall damige

o/s/r tyre bold on edge

Fail 17 Oct 2011 121,255 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre slight whall damige

o/s/r tyre bold on edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 117,228 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre tread slightly lifting

Fail 17 Nov 2010 117,228 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre tread slightly lifting

Pass 26 Oct 2009 111,127 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 106,415 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 106,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 100,757 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 100,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 94,643 miles

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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B3 FMH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 B3 FMH, 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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B3 FMH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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