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T288 JVP

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,484 mi
Last recorded45,484 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT288 JVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 45,484 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust heavily corroded

rear sub frame corroded Rear coil spring corroded both

Pass 23 Dec 2017 45,464 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heavily corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 44,944 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heavily corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,861 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 43,849 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,853 miles

Both front tyres badly cracked and perished ( would recomend changing)

Front and rear discs badly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 41,616 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 41,616 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,156 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 39,156 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,350 miles

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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T288 JVP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T288 JVP, 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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T288 JVP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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