1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2.3L Petrol · BNZ 2230
1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 73,021 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BNZ 2230 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 73,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BNZ 2230 Mileage History
- 25/06/202266,831 mi
- 14/12/202371,436 mi+4,605 mi
- 18/12/202371,436 mi
- 14/05/202573,021 mi+1,585 mi
Average of roughly 2,146 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BNZ 2230 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Clk (BNZ 2230) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
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