CarVerify

Free Car Check

R998 VTF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,201 mi
Last recorded43,201 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 VTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 43,201 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 39,901 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 39,889 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,827 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,713 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,687 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust joint badly corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,221 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,731 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 32,731 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,403 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 13 Mar 2008 30,076 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,666 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,271 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R998 VTF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R998 VTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R998 VTF?

You can check the full history of R998 VTF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R998 VTF registered?

R998 VTF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R998 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 VTF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R998 VTF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R998 VTF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.