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R22 CLK

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,825 mi
Last recorded132,825 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 132,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 139,493 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

under tray fitted.

Fail 10 Nov 2016 139,493 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

under tray fitted.

Pass 7 Nov 2015 138,643 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Fail 7 Nov 2015 138,643 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 137,552 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight crossion on all wheel arches.

Fail 20 Sep 2014 137,552 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight crossion on all wheel arches.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 136,061 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 134,130 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 131,640 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 131,640 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 129,660 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 126,323 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 112,571 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 98,762 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 93,915 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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R22 CLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R22 CLK, 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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R22 CLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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