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BNZ 5044

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,595 mi
Last recorded109,595 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 5044
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 109,595 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 107,473 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 104,551 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 103,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 101,284 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 100,787 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 100,727 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 99,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic sills fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Jul 2018 98,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic sills fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Jul 2016 97,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 95,581 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2013 93,156 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 93,156 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,028 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 89,737 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 86,877 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 84,289 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 80,285 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 80,263 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

front and rear pads low

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 5044 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 5044, 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

How do I check the history of BNZ 5044?

You can check the full history of BNZ 5044 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BNZ 5044 registered?

BNZ 5044 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is BNZ 5044 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 5044 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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