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M444 DCB

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,592 mi
Last recorded137,592 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 DCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 137,592 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 136,798 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 135,928 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2009 132,042 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 131,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 124,907 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 124,907 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 118,113 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 108,256 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

undertay and plastic sill covers fitted

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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M444 DCB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M444 DCB, 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 M444 DCB registered?

M444 DCB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is M444 DCB safe to buy?

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