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H14 FRA

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,049 mi
Last recorded37,049 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 FRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2024 37,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 37,034 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 37,029 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 37,026 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 37,014 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 37,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 36,795 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 36,525 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 36,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Feb 2017 35,603 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 35,598 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 34,661 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 34,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 34,299 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

nearside front outer tyre in poor condition

Fail 17 Feb 2015 34,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

nearside front outer tyre in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2014 33,551 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 28,894 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 25,920 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 25,604 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 23,244 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 23,244 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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H14 FRA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H14 FRA, 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 H14 FRA registered?

H14 FRA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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