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T188 JSL

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,214 mi
Last recorded192,214 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT188 JSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 192,214 miles

All shock absorber casings and coil springs corroded

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Both inner rear sills corroded

Both inner track rod ball joints have slight play

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

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

Nearside front brake backplate insecure

Nearside front sill holed with corrosion but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear differential corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 192,208 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

All shock absorber casings and coil springs corroded

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Both inner rear sills corroded

Both inner track rod ball joints have slight play

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

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

Nearside front brake backplate insecure

Nearside front sill holed with corrosion but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear differential corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 178,740 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension bushes showing signs of detereoration

slight pulse off brake pedal indicating warped brake disc

Pass 26 Aug 2013 163,080 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front and rear suspension components corroded

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system deteriorated.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 162,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front and rear suspension components corroded

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 154,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

all underside front end components corroded.

exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

non visible brake pipes cannot be checked for condition.

rear subframe corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 147,533 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 147,521 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 139,485 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 139,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 131,626 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 131,626 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 123,314 miles

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

both front wheel barrings have slight play

both rear brake discs inner surface hav slight wear

diff has small oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2007 108,214 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 90,974 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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T188 JSL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,295cc 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 T188 JSL, 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 JSL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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