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BNZ 9381

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Multi-colour Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,585 mi
Last recorded136,585 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 9381
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 136,585 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 136,245 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 136,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 174,806 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 170,954 miles

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

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

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 9381 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Multi-colour with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 9381, 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 BNZ 9381 registered?

BNZ 9381 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is BNZ 9381 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 9381 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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