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C10 OKB

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,290 mi
Last recorded143,290 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 OKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 143,290 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 125,454 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 125,454 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 115,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 106,484 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 106,484 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 96,006 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 96,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 92,454 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 82,936 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Fail 17 Jun 2011 82,936 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 68,127 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 59,716 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 59,716 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 54,949 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 51,752 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 47,815 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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C10 OKB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C10 OKB, 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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C10 OKB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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