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BJZ 3905

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,372 mi
Last recorded126,372 miles
Recorded on7 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 3905
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2012 126,372 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 118,596 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 113,891 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 113,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2009 109,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 109,187 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 105,534 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 105,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

play on offside front wheel

Pass 17 May 2007 99,948 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 83,477 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 65,489 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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BJZ 3905 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJZ 3905, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJZ 3905 registered?

BJZ 3905 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for BJZ 3905 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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