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FEZ 1216

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

203,689 mi
Last recorded203,689 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 1216
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 203,689 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED, BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND WORN, OS REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING, BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST, OS REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Pass 22 Mar 2010 189,392 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING, SLIGHT PLAY IN NS STEERING IDLER

Pass 11 Mar 2009 171,827 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 163,220 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 163,220 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake pads starting to crack

all coil spring very rusty

both rear brake flexi-hoses badly perished

both rear tyres getting low on edges

crankshaft pulley insecure

front discs corroded

rear brake pipes rusty in places

Pass 26 Mar 2007 153,417 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 147,277 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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FEZ 1216 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FEZ 1216, 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 FEZ 1216 registered?

FEZ 1216 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is FEZ 1216 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEZ 1216 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FEZ 1216 have outstanding finance?

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