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JH 124

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,170 mi
Last recorded41,170 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH 124
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 41,170 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 40,814 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 39,371 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 37,774 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Apr 2017 36,467 miles

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

l/h/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,845 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,211 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,067 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 30,719 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 30,719 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 29,477 miles

nail/screw in l/h/r tyre

Fail 14 May 2012 29,477 miles

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

nail/screw in l/h/r tyre

Pass 23 May 2011 28,303 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 28,303 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 27,429 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 26,558 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 25,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 May 2008 25,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 24,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 24,726 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 23,773 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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JH 124 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JH 124, 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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JH 124 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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