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L12 AUT

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,020 mi
Last recorded110,020 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 AUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 110,020 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 110,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 108,731 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 107,490 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 107,490 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,241 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 106,241 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 104,875 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 103,047 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 101,240 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 98,723 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 94,243 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 88,993 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 81,876 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 78,280 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 76,146 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,757 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 73,007 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 70,166 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 67,273 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 64,072 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 64,072 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 64,011 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 57,438 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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L12 AUT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L12 AUT, 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 L12 AUT registered?

L12 AUT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is L12 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 AUT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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