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S770 TJX

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,451 mi
Last recorded135,451 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS770 TJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 135,451 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 128,594 miles

n/s front tyre low on tread, worn on edges and cracking slightly, just ok

o/s front tyre cracking in tread and on edges, just ok at time of test

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

o/s rear tyre cracking and worn on edges, just ok

rear flexi brake hoses cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2016 128,584 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre low on tread, worn on edges and cracking slightly, just ok

o/s front tyre cracking in tread and on edges, just ok at time of test

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

o/s rear tyre cracking and worn on edges, just ok

rear flexi brake hoses cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2015 124,787 miles

all 4 tyres worn on the inner egdes and cracking in the tread also, all just ok at time of test

both rear flexi brake pipes deteriated (Cracking) ok at time of test

exhaust mid section outer skin corroded

fuel pipes into fuel filter deteriated

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

slight movement in front ARB d and end bushes

slight play in the n/s front track rod end and steering rack end, ok at time of test

slight surface corrosion on both rear outer sills

Fail 5 Mar 2015 124,787 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all 4 tyres worn on the inner egdes and cracking in the tread also, all just ok at time of test

both rear flexi brake pipes deteriated (Cracking) ok at time of test

exhaust mid section outer skin corroded

fuel pipes into fuel filter deteriated

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

slight movement in front ARB d and end bushes

slight play in the n/s front track rod end and steering rack end, ok at time of test

slight surface corrosion on both rear outer sills

Pass 20 Feb 2014 120,598 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 115,445 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 115,433 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 108,378 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 108,361 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 104,501 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 99,536 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 95,063 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 95,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

no reverse lights

Pass 23 Aug 2007 92,982 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 84,649 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 76,773 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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S770 TJX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S770 TJX, 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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S770 TJX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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