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L16 FSR

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,239 mi
Last recorded85,239 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 FSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2026 85,239 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Fuel system component leaking Leak at fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and OSF tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres edge wear at outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play at inner steering joint.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse lamps not working.

Pass 30 Sep 2025 80,891 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 74,170 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 74,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 68,997 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 66,227 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 62,340 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,553 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 59,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 58,897 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 58,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 57,366 miles

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

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

vehicle under body has slight surface rust.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 54,636 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 52,377 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,468 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,791 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,006 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,617 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,641 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 36,230 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,103 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 33,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,008 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

dash cluster bulb out on temp gauge

front brake condition low

rear number plate blistering

Pass 11 Oct 2006 27,980 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 25,033 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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L16 FSR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 L16 FSR, 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 L16 FSR registered?

L16 FSR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is L16 FSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 FSR 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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