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IUI 1104

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,729 mi
Last recorded165,729 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 1104
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 165,729 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pump damp

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 153,653 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 148,469 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 146,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside bank front pipe to central section joint and joint in very poor condition, Corroded very thin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 144,941 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Several places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 144,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge/sidewall in 2 places. Badly worn inner edge 225 45 17 91H Dunlop winter (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Several places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge 225 45 17 91H Dunlop winter (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 142,620 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Several places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pivot (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 139,643 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both wearing inner edge with small cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 139,621 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both wearing inner edge with small cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 134,088 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 129,521 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front fog light not working

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front brake discs wearing thin

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Dec 2016 122,163 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2015 117,915 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 114,832 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 112,290 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 112,273 miles

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 108,851 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 105,538 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 105,538 miles

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front 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 10 Jan 2011 100,336 miles

advise fuel stain at the rear of the car

Pass 19 Jan 2010 97,320 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 97,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 94,492 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 88,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 81,870 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 81,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 74,253 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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IUI 1104 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 IUI 1104, 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 IUI 1104 registered?

IUI 1104 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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