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EW03 OCN

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,600 mi
Last recorded155,600 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW03 OCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 155,600 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 155,600 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2016 152,870 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 152,870 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 May 2015 149,244 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2014 143,478 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 142,669 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 138,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 133,190 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 133,190 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 124,752 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 123,903 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 115,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 115,266 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 104,849 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 104,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EW03 OCN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green 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 EW03 OCN, 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 EW03 OCN?

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What year was EW03 OCN registered?

EW03 OCN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is EW03 OCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EW03 OCN 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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