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R20 TMG

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

97,844 mi
Last recorded97,844 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 TMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 97,844 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 96,481 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 95,242 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 93,995 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 92,592 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 90,552 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 88,090 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 85,424 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 83,693 miles

steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Aug 2014 80,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 78,568 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 78,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 76,015 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 75,067 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 71,372 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 64,949 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 60,514 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 54,415 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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R20 TMG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R20 TMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R20 TMG registered?

R20 TMG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R20 TMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 TMG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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