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C9 LFH

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,393 mi
Last recorded104,393 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 LFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 104,393 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,740 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 94,448 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 94,446 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 89,755 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 89,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 86,486 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 82,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 78,139 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,656 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 75,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 74,408 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 71,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 67,792 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 64,362 miles

suspected transmission oil leaking,blowing onto steering components

Pass 26 Aug 2005 56,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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C9 LFH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C9 LFH, 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 C9 LFH registered?

C9 LFH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C9 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 LFH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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