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H3 RWJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,264 mi
Last recorded76,264 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 RWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 76,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

both front wings corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2025 76,262 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

both front wings corroded

washer jet blocked

Pass 21 Dec 2024 75,805 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased (1.1.11 (c))

both front wings corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 74,846 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose REAR VIEW (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 74,556 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 74,154 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 74,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 73,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 73,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,635 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 71,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has excessive wear Inner edge

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play Idle arm bush (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has excessive wear Inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 71,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has excessive wear Inner edge

Offside Front Tyre has excessive wear Inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,213 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,927 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 67,963 miles

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

oil leak engine

Pass 30 Aug 2012 66,608 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,281 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 63,828 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 63,807 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 62,164 miles

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

slight play in nearside front wheel

Pass 8 Jul 2008 60,613 miles

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

play in wheels on full lock (steering damper)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 58,915 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 55,439 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight movement on both front inner track rod joints.

Wipers poor.

Fail 20 Oct 2006 55,422 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

high rear brake imbalance 20%

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 RWJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RWJ, 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 H3 RWJ registered?

H3 RWJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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