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L55 CLK

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,320 mi
Last recorded118,320 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 118,320 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 117,384 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 117,384 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 113,864 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 113,864 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 110,402 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 110,402 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 99,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 99,565 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 99,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L55 CLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L55 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 L55 CLK registered?

L55 CLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is L55 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 CLK shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L55 CLK have outstanding finance?

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