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HCZ 4023

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,131 mi
Last recorded91,131 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 4023
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 91,131 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 91,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted badly buckled on inside (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 84,834 miles

all 4 brakes have surface rust

rear diff slight leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 84,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure miss shapen (4.1.D.1b)

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

all 4 brakes have surface rust

offside front tyre slightly mis-shapen

rear diff slight leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 82,949 miles

Corrosion on rear discs but not affecting efficiency

Pass 16 Oct 2013 79,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear diff unit leaking oil

Pass 6 Nov 2012 67,356 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,454 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in n/s front wheel

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,138 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,330 miles

Very slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,412 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,637 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,730 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 28,604 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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HCZ 4023 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HCZ 4023, 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 HCZ 4023 registered?

HCZ 4023 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is HCZ 4023 safe to buy?

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