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H3 CEE

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Maroon Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,291 mi
Last recorded48,291 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 CEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 48,291 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

product on o/s wing mirror

Pass 9 May 2013 42,317 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2012 40,462 miles

Fuel pipes corroded slightly at rear floor area

Nearside front and rear tyres worn

Nearside rear shock misting

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak from diff

Rear self levelling suspension pipes corroded

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Very slight play in nearside drag link joint

Pass 18 May 2011 38,350 miles

Both offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Oil leak from rear diff

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 May 2011 38,296 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Oil leak from rear diff

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 36,250 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 May 2010 36,211 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 May 2009 33,578 miles

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

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

Rear suspension pipes rusty

Pass 20 May 2008 29,601 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn

Pass 22 May 2007 25,024 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 25,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 20,165 miles

Slight misting of oil from steering damper

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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H3 CEE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Maroon with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H3 CEE, 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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H3 CEE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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