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T188 BFW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,598 mi
Last recorded148,598 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT188 BFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2016 148,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes in bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance side light (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2015 138,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 129,663 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 114,399 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 94,837 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,702 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 66,366 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 62,074 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 55,785 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 55,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 45,197 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 35,534 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T188 BFW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T188 BFW, 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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T188 BFW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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