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K18 OUP

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,223 mi
Last recorded98,223 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 OUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 98,223 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 97,478 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 96,220 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 95,166 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 93,911 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 92,875 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 91,619 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 90,236 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 89,390 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 88,651 miles

Advise N/S/R Tyre is worn close to legal limit.

Fail 19 May 2010 88,650 miles

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

Advise N/S/R Tyre is worn close to legal limit.

Pass 11 May 2009 85,456 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 78,914 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 63,762 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 63,762 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 54,415 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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K18 OUP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K18 OUP, 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 K18 OUP registered?

K18 OUP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K18 OUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 OUP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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