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MEZ 5541

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,358 mi
Last recorded111,358 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 5541
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 111,358 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 107,291 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 107,228 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured corroded marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured corroded marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 105,579 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 104,413 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 103,076 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 103,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) center steering arm (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) center steering arm (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 102,665 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 100,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 14 Feb 2014 98,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 98,416 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 96,281 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,916 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 90,272 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 86,985 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 86,985 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 82,555 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 81,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 81,111 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 77,258 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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MEZ 5541 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MEZ 5541, 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 MEZ 5541 registered?

MEZ 5541 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is MEZ 5541 safe to buy?

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