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T187 GVV

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,192 mi
Last recorded136,192 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT187 GVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 136,192 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 131,604 miles

Oil leak

front headlamps misty

Fail 2 Mar 2015 131,596 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

front headlamps misty

Pass 28 Feb 2014 127,378 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front headlamps cloudy / misty

front brake discs corroded /pitted

n/s/f steering arm has play

rear brake discs corroded /pitted

Fail 28 Aug 2013 127,225 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

fuel filter pipe clips corroded

n/s/f jacking pad missing

n/s/r jacking point showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2012 121,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre pipe hanging bracket broken

Fail 30 Aug 2012 121,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre pipe hanging bracket broken

Pass 31 Aug 2011 113,248 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded

front wiper blade split

Pass 6 Aug 2010 109,375 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 109,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 107,722 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet catch fault

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 11 Sep 2008 105,923 miles

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

bonnet catch intermitant fault

offside rear inner side light not working

Fail 11 Sep 2008 105,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

bonnet catch intermitant fault

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 31 Aug 2007 104,182 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006

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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T187 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T187 GVV, 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 T187 GVV registered?

T187 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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