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R664 HBA

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,522 mi
Last recorded88,522 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 HBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2025 88,522 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jun 2024 87,590 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 87,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 86,430 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 85,658 miles

Nearside Front outer wing corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2021 85,656 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer wing corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2019 85,505 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 82,577 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 82,577 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 81,884 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2017 78,302 miles

Central Rear Oil leak diff ()

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front tyre low on the outside edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and low on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated and perished

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2017 78,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking main pipe (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Oil leak diff ()

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front tyre low on the outside edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and low on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated and perished

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,463 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken bur exhaust still supported

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2016 72,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust hanger broken bur exhaust still supported

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 67,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 63,106 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,705 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2012 52,056 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 44,482 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,139 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight bind o/s/r

Fail 15 Jan 2008 35,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,883 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,290 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,590 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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R664 HBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R664 HBA, 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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R664 HBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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