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B3 JFA

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,694 mi
Last recorded166,694 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 JFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 166,694 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 166,694 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 165,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 157,701 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 157,701 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 154,367 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 142,907 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 142,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 120,514 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 120,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 88,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 88,215 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 64,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

items in car / boot moved to facillitate inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,149 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 42,763 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 42,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 42,300 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 JFA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JFA, 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 B3 JFA registered?

B3 JFA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is B3 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 JFA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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