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R888 PTR

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,809 mi
Last recorded131,809 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 PTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 131,809 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 131,807 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust bracket held by jubilee clip but still secure !

Pass 4 Nov 2011 129,962 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak at diff

Pass 15 Oct 2010 127,573 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 127,572 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2009 124,985 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 120,485 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 115,477 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 106,502 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 96,196 miles

Hi-level stoplamp 20% inoperable.

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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R888 PTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R888 PTR, 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 R888 PTR registered?

R888 PTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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