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K22 CLK

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,732 mi
Last recorded90,732 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 90,732 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 90,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight lift in front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 5 Jan 2024 90,317 miles

O/s & n/s Outersill ends corroding

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 19 Dec 2023 90,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near wishbone mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/s & n/s Outersill ends corroding

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 9 Dec 2022 88,223 miles

Nearside Front rust hole in wing(covered in tape for sharp edge)

Pass 1 Dec 2021 85,150 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 82,679 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe metal bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip near side (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers slight smear

Pass 22 Nov 2019 80,186 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 76,377 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 76,377 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 72,599 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 68,971 miles

Slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 1 Dec 2015 65,467 miles

Lower front screen "milking"

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight oil leak rear diff

Slight smell of fuel from under car

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 61,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front fog lamps cracked/damaged

front bumper partially insecure

offside front seatbelt retracts very slowly

slight play in steering box and steering idler arm

Fail 9 Dec 2014 61,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front fog lamps cracked/damaged

offside front seatbelt retracts very slowly

slight play in steering box and steering idler arm

Pass 10 Dec 2013 58,393 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front fog lamp cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2012 55,313 miles

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

THE OSR OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS TO BE NEAR THE TEST MIN AND THE NSR OUTER PAD LOOKS TO BE GETTING LOW

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW AND THERE IS A SCREW IN THE TREAD

Fail 29 Nov 2012 553,130 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

THE OSR OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS TO BE NEAR THE TEST MIN AND THE NSR OUTER PAD LOOKS TO BE GETTING LOW

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW AND THERE IS A SCREW IN THE TREAD

Pass 29 Nov 2011 51,566 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,634 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 47,634 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 43,676 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 43,676 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,270 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 35,242 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 32,941 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 29,909 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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K22 CLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K22 CLK, 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 K22 CLK registered?

K22 CLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K22 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K22 CLK shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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