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R220 TTS

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,299 mi
Last recorded105,299 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 TTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 105,299 miles

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

corrosion to both front upper wheel arches

general corrosion to underside and both rear inner sills

main brake pipes front to rear starting to corrode

o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded and deterating

o/s/f inner sill corroded and holed (not perscribed)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

outter sill covers fitted

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 25 Apr 2015 105,299 miles

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

corrosion to both front upper wheel arches

general corrosion to underside and both rear inner sills

main brake pipes front to rear starting to corrode

o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded and deterating

o/s/f inner sill corroded and holed (not perscribed)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

outter sill covers fitted

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Apr 2014 98,734 miles

all four shocker casings corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear inner sill areas corroded

centre exhaust system deteriorated

drivers door check strap worn

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s and o/s front track rod ball joints have movement

n/s front and n/s rear tyres low tread

n/s front floor corroded

n/s rear brake pads very low

o/s side repeater discoloured

outer sill covers fitted

play in n/s front wheel bearing and noise from hub

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 28 Apr 2014 98,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all four shocker casings corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear inner sill areas corroded

centre exhaust system deteriorated

drivers door check strap worn

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s and o/s front track rod ball joints have movement

n/s front and n/s rear tyres low tread

n/s front floor corroded

n/s rear brake pads very low

o/s side repeater discoloured

outer sill covers fitted

play in n/s front wheel bearing and noise from hub

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 27 Apr 2013 92,237 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper insecure

front exhaust and centre exhaust mounting brackets not fitted

general corrosion to exhaust system

general corrosion to under side of vehicle and rear suspension components / chassis

o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

o/s/f side repeater dis coloured

outter sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of sills

rear brake flexis perishing

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight movement o/s/f wheel bearing

strong advise - rear brake pads low

Fail 25 Apr 2013 92,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper insecure

front exhaust and centre exhaust mounting brackets not fitted

general corrosion to exhaust system

general corrosion to under side of vehicle and rear suspension components / chassis

o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

o/s/f side repeater dis coloured

outter sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of sills

rear brake flexis perishing

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight movement o/s/f wheel bearing

strong advise - rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Apr 2012 87,059 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

damage to n/s front floor

drivers door check strap worn

general corrosion to front and rear suspension areas

o/s front back plate corroded

o/s front sill area around jacking point damaged

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust bracet broken

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Apr 2012 87,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust bracet broken

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

a/s/r light on

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

damage to n/s front floor

drivers door check strap worn

general corrosion to front and rear suspension areas

o/s front back plate corroded

o/s front sill area around jacking point damaged

rear brake pads low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Apr 2011 78,159 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 78,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 76,103 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 72,838 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 69,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2007 63,873 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 63,779 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise both rear tyres close to legal minimum

Pass 10 May 2006 56,390 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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R220 TTS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R220 TTS, 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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R220 TTS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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