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M8 TDD

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

103,786 mi
Last recorded103,786 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 TDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 103,786 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 103,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 103,131 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 103,128 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 101,506 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 98,938 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 96,341 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 94,710 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 91,410 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 88,656 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 82,452 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 82,078 miles

coolant leak

emissions first test failed

front end of vehicle repaired

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

pffside door mirror glass starting to dicolour

rear diff slight leak

rear number plate starting to discolour

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 7 May 2009 79,439 miles

front chassis and front crossmember starting to rust and slight damage

front lower suspension wishbones inner bushes starting to crack/ wear

front wheel bearings slight play

offside door mirror glass starting to discolour

offside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner edge starting to wear

rear diff slight leak

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 18 Dec 2007 66,496 miles

rear diff slight leak

rear number plate starting to discolour

steering damper slight weep

Pass 18 Dec 2006 42,590 miles

both front lower ball joints slight movement

front chassis and crossmember slight damage

oil leak

rear boot floor slight damage

rear diff slight leak

steering damper slight weep

Pass 20 Dec 2005 17,765 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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M8 TDD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M8 TDD, 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 M8 TDD registered?

M8 TDD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for M8 TDD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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