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T208 BLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,930 mi
Last recorded135,930 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT208 BLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 135,930 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 135,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 133,834 miles

Centre mount broken exhaust

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 128,325 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 128,319 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 112,410 miles

Front bumper in poor condition but securely in position

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o\s\r tyre worn on inner edge

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2012 102,763 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 101,636 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 99,966 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 95,855 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 95,855 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 90,960 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight movement in adjustable steering column

Pass 3 Jul 2007 78,580 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 67,635 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 63,838 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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T208 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T208 BLJ, 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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T208 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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