1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2.3L Petrol · R41 BCC
1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 25/05/1998. Recorded mileage 175,318 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2295cc
R41 BCC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 175,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R41 BCC Mileage History
- 19/05/200676,409 mi
- 16/05/200784,745 mi+8,336 mi
- 17/05/200784,750 mi+5 mi
- 13/06/200889,996 mi+5,246 mi
- 15/06/200991,224 mi+1,228 mi
- 28/06/201092,891 mi+1,667 mi
- 02/07/201195,514 mi+2,623 mi
- 07/07/201297,454 mi+1,940 mi
- 22/07/201398,914 mi+1,460 mi
- 19/07/2014102,234 mi+3,320 mi
- 12/08/2015104,605 mi+2,371 mi
- 29/07/2016107,844 mi+3,239 mi
- 17/07/2017116,107 mi+8,263 mi
- 17/07/2018124,411 mi+8,304 mi
- 06/08/2019134,038 mi+9,627 mi
- 04/08/2020142,373 mi+8,335 mi
- 04/08/2020142,373 mi
- 20/07/2021153,762 mi+11,389 mi
- 05/08/2022164,481 mi+10,719 mi
- 17/07/2023167,093 mi+2,612 mi
- 04/08/2023167,156 mi+63 mi
- 03/08/2024169,939 mi+2,783 mi
- 03/08/2024169,942 mi+3 mi
- 24/07/2025175,203 mi+5,261 mi
- 31/07/2025175,318 mi+115 mi
Average of roughly 5,151 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
R41 BCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Clk (R41 BCC) between May 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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