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R222 SBC

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

110,792 mi
Last recorded110,792 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 SBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 110,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

FRONT SHOCKERS CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 109,309 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 109,502 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 108,158 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 106,342 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 104,306 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre perished in sidewall

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyre's perished and splitting but not exposing cords

slight corrosion by rear gearbox mount

Pass 17 Jun 2016 102,375 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2015 100,244 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 95,669 miles

both rear tyres on limit (just passed)

corrosion to offside middle floor

Pass 15 Apr 2013 92,113 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 92,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 89,127 miles

Crack in front screen not in drivers view

Surface corrosion on o/s center chassis

Fail 11 Apr 2012 89,117 miles

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

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

Crack in front screen not in drivers view

Surface corrosion on o/s center chassis

Pass 7 Apr 2011 86,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn very low on inside edge

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 85,209 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 82,789 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 80,772 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 78,882 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 77,322 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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R222 SBC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 R222 SBC, 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 R222 SBC registered?

R222 SBC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R222 SBC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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