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BNZ 2230

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,021 mi
Last recorded73,021 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 2230
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 73,021 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 71,436 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 71,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 66,831 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 66,584 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 65,927 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,285 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 64,284 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 62,596 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 61,590 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,019 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,838 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 53,765 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 52,790 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 51,538 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear discs deteriorated on inside

nearside rear brake slight oscilation

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight oil leak on diff

Pass 5 May 2010 49,424 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 47,957 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 45,916 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges.slight wear in nearside top suspention joint.

Fail 1 May 2008 45,916 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges.slight wear in nearside top suspention joint.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,319 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,946 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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BNZ 2230 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BNZ 2230, 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 BNZ 2230 registered?

BNZ 2230 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for BNZ 2230 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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