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P33 JAN

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Purple Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,427 mi
Last recorded48,427 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 JAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 48,427 miles

bas light on

Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,771 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 45,417 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 43,959 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 43,959 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,295 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,480 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 35,484 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,484 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,920 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 27,925 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 27,925 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 25,526 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,119 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,465 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 22,560 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,744 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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P33 JAN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Purple with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 P33 JAN, 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 P33 JAN registered?

P33 JAN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is P33 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P33 JAN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P33 JAN have outstanding finance?

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