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J7 MGT

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

99,695 mi
Last recorded99,695 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 MGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 99,695 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills rusted around jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in both sides steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 98,993 miles

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rod inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust center silencer in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 18 Mar 2024 98,784 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie nrod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 98,340 miles

Nearside front outer sill heavily corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 97,563 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 96,247 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 96,062 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 95,278 miles

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

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

undertrays obstructing the view of some components

Pass 6 Mar 2018 91,305 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,977 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,300 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,187 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 75,486 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,556 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,529 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 55,755 miles

Inner Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,755 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 51,116 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,116 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,125 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 46,125 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 40,669 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 40,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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J7 MGT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J7 MGT, 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 J7 MGT registered?

J7 MGT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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