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R595 TTS

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,837 mi
Last recorded101,837 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 TTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 101,837 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 100,016 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 100,016 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 98,022 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 98,021 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2011 96,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 93,056 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 93,056 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 87,661 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 83,420 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 77,821 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 73,451 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 69,039 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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R595 TTS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R595 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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What year was R595 TTS registered?

R595 TTS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R595 TTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R595 TTS shows 13 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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