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T197 VWC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,752 mi
Last recorded140,752 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 VWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 140,752 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer tread & close to limit.

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Pass 25 Sep 2015 139,585 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 137,304 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 134,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 119,868 miles

n/s/f tyre as surface cuts not showing cord

steering links as slighty play

Pass 22 Mar 2011 107,948 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 96,012 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 95,880 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 87,488 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 74,173 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 62,790 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 53,894 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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T197 VWC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 T197 VWC, 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 T197 VWC registered?

T197 VWC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T197 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T197 VWC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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