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J100 HUX

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,309 mi
Last recorded135,309 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 HUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 135,309 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 135,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 128,615 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 128,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 122,834 miles

Ns diff oil seal leaking

advise brake hoses corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2011 122,834 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Ns diff oil seal leaking

advise brake hoses corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2010 118,870 miles

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

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ( SKYPES ) TREDA BALDING , MAIN TREAD AT WEAR LIMIT , RECOMMNED REPLACE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

auto transmission oil cooler pipe ( o/s ) corroded , recommend replace

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/r inner position lamp not working

noise from rear wheels , suspect brakes

rear brake discs corroded / pitted , recommend replace

slight fluctuation o/s/r brake

Pass 15 Nov 2010 118,870 miles

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

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ( SKYPES ) TREDA BALDING , MAIN TREAD AT WEAR LIMIT , RECOMMNED REPLACE

auto transmission oil cooler pipe ( o/s ) corroded , recommend replace

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/r inner position lamp not working

noise from rear wheels , suspect brakes

rear brake discs corroded / pitted , recommend replace

slight fluctuation o/s/r brake

Pass 16 Nov 2009 108,189 miles

imbalance on front & rear brakes on lockout

under guards / mouldings fitted , restricted views

Fail 13 Nov 2009 108,189 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

HEADLAMP AIM TO BE RECHECKED AFTER COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD BALDING ON EDGE , AT LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW ON EDGE

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS SHOULD BE REPLACED AS A PAIR TO ENSURE EVEN RIDE & HEIGHT

imbalance on front & rear brakes on lockout

parking brake over adjusted

under guards / mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 15 Nov 2008 67,622 miles

sills covered by mouldings

undertray fitted giving restricted views

Fail 14 Nov 2008 87,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

sills covered by mouldings

undertray fitted giving restricted views

Pass 12 Nov 2007 62,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 62,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 38,606 miles

.undertray fitted giving restricted view

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

mobile phone charger / holder removed from windscreen

rear number plate starting to delaminate

sills covered by mouldings

Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,606 miles

.undertray fitted giving restricted view

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

mobile phone charger / holder removed from windscreen

rear number plate starting to delaminate

sills covered by mouldings

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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J100 HUX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J100 HUX, 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 J100 HUX registered?

J100 HUX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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