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A2 TYG

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,022 mi
Last recorded87,022 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 TYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 87,022 miles

Offside Front wing damaged

bonnet damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2024 84,374 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 82,616 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 80,567 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 79,338 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 77,799 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 77,200 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 76,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 75,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 75,468 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 74,572 miles

offside front tyre is cracking

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

Pass 21 May 2015 73,572 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 72,973 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

power steering pup noisy slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,973 miles

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

power steering pup noisy slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2013 71,486 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 71,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 70,054 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,162 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 65,519 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 65,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,966 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 62,964 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 61,703 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 30 May 2007 59,914 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 59,913 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 May 2006 59,643 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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A2 TYG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A2 TYG, 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 A2 TYG registered?

A2 TYG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A2 TYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 TYG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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