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L15 AKW

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,428 mi
Last recorded52,428 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 AKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 52,428 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 52,276 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 51,961 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 51,676 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 51,513 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 51,294 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 51,158 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 50,988 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 50,988 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 50,483 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 50,483 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 50,230 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 49,462 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 49,457 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 49,336 miles

tiny poo on engine and evidence of nibbling in engine bay

Pass 12 Dec 2014 48,495 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 48,137 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 47,540 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 47,363 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 47,005 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,005 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 46,685 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 45,570 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 45,570 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,177 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 43,398 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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L15 AKW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L15 AKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L15 AKW registered?

L15 AKW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L15 AKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 AKW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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