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K555 MYX

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 MYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 124,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

registration plate spacing front & rear

suspension corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 120,195 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 117,826 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 116,386 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 4 Oct 2016 116,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 20 Oct 2015 114,625 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 114,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 112,998 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 111,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,069 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 109,069 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 108,254 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 105,977 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 101,192 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 97,365 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 89,218 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 80,411 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 80,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

catalysts rattling

near side front tyre cut on sidewallnot showing plies or cords

Pass 11 Jan 2006 57,926 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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K555 MYX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K555 MYX, 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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K555 MYX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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