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T238 EAG

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,540 mi
Last recorded98,540 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT238 EAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2018 98,540 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 98,299 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 94,716 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 90,187 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 89,106 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,288 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 87,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 87,324 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 86,394 miles

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

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

Advise front brake pads low

Pass 12 Jul 2011 84,696 miles

Exhaust system is heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear diff oil seal is leaking slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2010 83,161 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 83,161 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 80,259 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f side repeaters fading

n/s/r indicator fading

play to n/s/f wheel bearing

play to steering

strong advise n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on edges close to legal limits

Fail 3 Apr 2009 80,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f o/s/f side repeaters fading

n/s/r indicator fading

play to n/s/f wheel bearing

play to steering

strong advise n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on edges close to legal limits

Pass 1 Apr 2008 78,893 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 74,693 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 65,302 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 66,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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T238 EAG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T238 EAG, 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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T238 EAG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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