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J44 ARC

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,168 mi
Last recorded148,168 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 ARC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 148,168 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 148,168 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 140,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced inner bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside various bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to chassis in prescribed areas , and rear subframe

exhaust deteriorating and clamp brackets heavily corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 3 Jul 2017 132,704 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion to front chassis and rear inner sills in prescribed areas

Fail 3 Jul 2017 132,703 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged breather \ overflow hose (7.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion to front chassis and rear inner sills in prescribed areas

Pass 12 Jul 2016 125,318 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 117,902 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 110,057 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2013 102,288 miles

exhaust has slighty blow around offside manifold area

Pass 9 Jul 2012 93,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

water pump bearings noisey and failing

Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,331 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2010 78,293 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 78,293 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 72,422 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,320 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 54,344 miles

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

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 23 Oct 2006 50,373 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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)

offside front tyre cut on inner sidewall {not to cords}

offside front tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2005 46,619 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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J44 ARC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J44 ARC, 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 J44 ARC registered?

J44 ARC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J44 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 ARC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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