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T252 JMY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,855 mi
Last recorded130,855 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT252 JMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 130,855 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on central area of tread

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

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on it's inner most edge

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 130,855 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear lamp unit broken (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on central area of tread

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

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on it's inner most edge

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 123,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 15 Apr 2015 123,081 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2014 117,290 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise areas evident of rust bubbling around body work

Fail 4 Feb 2014 117,288 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise areas evident of rust bubbling around body work

Pass 2 Jun 2011 109,496 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 105,693 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2010 105,693 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 95,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 86,935 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON OUTER EDGES / OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL DETERIORATING

Fail 4 Mar 2008 86,935 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON OUTER EDGES / OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL DETERIORATING

Pass 20 Feb 2007 78,302 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 62,913 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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T252 JMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T252 JMY, 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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T252 JMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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