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R99 CBM

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,921 mi
Last recorded81,921 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 CBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 81,921 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 81,596 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 81,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 81,113 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 60,218 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 59,240 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 57,981 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 56,519 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 56,519 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 54,510 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 52,339 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 49,473 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,450 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 46,450 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES. (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,999 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 38,635 miles

Nearside front tyre perished along tread base.

Nearside rear tyre getting low & slightly perished along tread base.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2014 38,635 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front tyre perished along tread base.

Nearside rear tyre getting low & slightly perished along tread base.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 35,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,581 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 28,229 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 28,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,380 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 23,421 miles

Offside rear tyre getting low on centre tread.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,617 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low.

Fail 19 Feb 2008 21,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre getting low.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 19,297 miles

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

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

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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R99 CBM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R99 CBM, 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 R99 CBM registered?

R99 CBM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R99 CBM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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