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R909 TYC

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,730 mi
Last recorded139,730 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 TYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 139,730 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

both indicator siderepeators starting to discolour

check front inner brake pads

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside rear jacking point rubber missing

rear brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2012 139,730 miles

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

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

both indicator siderepeators starting to discolour

check front inner brake pads

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside rear jacking point rubber missing

rear brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2011 129,474 miles

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

offside rear jacking point rubber missing

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear wheel arches and front wings starting to rust

steering box/ idler slight movement

Pass 5 Apr 2010 118,334 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 112,445 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 107,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 104,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 104,548 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 101,484 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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R909 TYC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R909 TYC, 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 R909 TYC registered?

R909 TYC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R909 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R909 TYC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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