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T144 KJX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,967 mi
Last recorded128,967 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT144 KJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 128,967 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 125,844 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 124,351 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 107,657 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 107,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 99,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 99,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 90,641 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 82,656 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,849 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 75,849 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,413 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 57,568 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 50,244 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 50,244 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 45,059 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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T144 KJX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T144 KJX, 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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T144 KJX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 July 1999.

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