1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2.3L Petrol · 25 PD
1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 02 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 129,018 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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25 PD Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2026
- 129,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
25 PD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Clk (25 PD) between October 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
25 PD Mileage History
- 12/10/2006103,302 mi
- 15/10/2007107,198 mi+3,896 mi
- 30/09/2008108,563 mi+1,365 mi
- 05/10/2009110,665 mi+2,102 mi
- 12/10/2010112,429 mi+1,764 mi
- 03/10/2011114,258 mi+1,829 mi
- 21/11/2012116,925 mi+2,667 mi
- 21/11/2012116,925 mi
- 29/10/2013119,039 mi+2,114 mi
- 29/10/2013119,039 mi
- 28/10/2014120,631 mi+1,592 mi
- 21/10/2015122,225 mi+1,594 mi
- 10/11/2016123,478 mi+1,253 mi
- 03/11/2017124,304 mi+826 mi
- 13/11/2018125,605 mi+1,301 mi
- 13/11/2018125,605 mi
- 29/10/2019126,336 mi+731 mi
- 30/10/2019126,336 mi
- 09/11/2020126,396 mi+60 mi
- 02/11/2021126,831 mi+435 mi
- 14/11/2022127,119 mi+288 mi
- 25/10/2023127,571 mi+452 mi
- 15/11/2023127,635 mi+64 mi
- 06/11/2024128,346 mi+711 mi
- 07/11/2024128,359 mi+13 mi
- 22/10/2025128,904 mi+545 mi
- 21/10/2026129,018 mi+114 mi
Average of roughly 1,284 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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