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BWA 706G

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,097 mi
Last recorded173,097 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWA 706G
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 173,097 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 165,296 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 159,628 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 159,628 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 137,152 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 137,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 116,391 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 110,873 miles

offside headlamp aim just visable

Fail 15 Jun 2012 110,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside headlamp aim just visable

Pass 26 May 2011 107,829 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 101,860 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 92,651 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

brake pipes all coated in grease

Pass 15 Feb 2008 87,893 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 87,893 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 77,989 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 77,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BWA 706G is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BWA 706G, 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 BWA 706G registered?

BWA 706G is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is BWA 706G safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWA 706G shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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