MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,934 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
light corrosion around vehicle
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
light corrosion around vehicle
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear inner sill starting to corrode
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear inner sill starting to corrode
n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on outer edges
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering end of sill (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear inner sill starting to corrode
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear inner sill starting to corrode
n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on outer edges
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s font spring top showing signs of corrosion
o/s front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
rear tow bar xmember showing deteriation
rear tow bar xmember showing deteriation
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
various steel brake pipes corroding
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T188 VJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 VJN, 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 VJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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