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TJV 238

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,066 mi
Last recorded120,066 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJV 238
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 120,066 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 120,044 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 May 2014 116,607 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 112,516 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 109,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2012 109,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 May 2011 106,314 miles

Front Discs Badly Pitted

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel Pipe Under Vehicle Corroded

Fail 26 May 2011 106,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Discs Badly Pitted

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel Pipe Under Vehicle Corroded

Rear Discs Badly Pitted

Pass 20 Sep 2007 106,167 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 104,958 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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TJV 238 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TJV 238, 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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TJV 238 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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