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J90 PRJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,598 mi
Last recorded72,598 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 PRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 72,598 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 72,500 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 67,810 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 67,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 60,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front suspension top ball joint gaitor split

offside front tyre sidewall slightly worn

Pass 10 Jul 2013 51,017 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 46,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 46,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 43,439 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,762 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,001 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,674 miles

all indicators slightly discoloured

front/centre exhaust mounts corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear brakepipe above axle corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,638 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,858 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 32,858 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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J90 PRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 J90 PRJ, 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 J90 PRJ registered?

J90 PRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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