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988 MAL

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,955 mi
Last recorded70,955 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration988 MAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 70,955 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 70,955 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 67,816 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,296 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,889 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 50,848 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 46,867 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,780 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2007 43,778 miles

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 Front 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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2006 39,825 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 36,468 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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988 MAL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,846 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 988 MAL, 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 27 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 988 MAL registered?

988 MAL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is 988 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 988 MAL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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