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T286 RPM

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,610 mi
Last recorded191,610 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT286 RPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 191,610 miles

TYRE SIZE 225/45/17 FRONT

TYRE SIZE 245/45/17 REAR

front discs worn slightly

nearside inner steering joint rubber deteriorating

Fail 5 Oct 2015 191,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

TYRE SIZE 225/45/17 FRONT

TYRE SIZE 245/45/17 REAR

front discs worn slightly

nearside inner steering joint rubber deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2014 184,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs worn slightly

offside front fog lamp inoperative

play in tie rods

Fail 19 Sep 2014 184,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

TYRE SIZE FRONT 225/45/17

TYRE SIZE REAR 245/40/17

front discs worn slightly

front discs worn slightly

front tyres cut on sidewall

offside front fog lamp inoperative

play in tie rods

Pass 2 Oct 2013 174,826 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front fog lamp inoperative

slight play in tie rod ends

Pass 4 Oct 2012 169,859 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 167,029 miles

exhaust front clamp heavily corroded.

n/s/r brake pipe corroded.

n/s/track rod arm gaitor split.

Pass 15 Jan 2011 164,973 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 164,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 163,920 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 161,117 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 150,217 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 137,112 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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T286 RPM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 T286 RPM, 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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T286 RPM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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