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XJI 4744

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,163 mi
Last recorded104,163 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 4744
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 104,163 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 102,757 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front both wings have corrosion

rear diff oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 100,877 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 100,877 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 98,861 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 95,881 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 95,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 91,962 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)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 88,512 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 88,512 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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XJI 4744 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc 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 XJI 4744, 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 XJI 4744 registered?

XJI 4744 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is XJI 4744 safe to buy?

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