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L6 LUW

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,954 mi
Last recorded105,954 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 LUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 105,954 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 105,954 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 98,482 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 94,515 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 90,167 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 90,167 miles

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front discs and pads worn

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

Gearbox leaking oil

Nearside instrument display bulb inoperative

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear propshaft coupling splitting

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 82,798 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

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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L6 LUW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L6 LUW, 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 L6 LUW registered?

L6 LUW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L6 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 LUW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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