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T288 YAB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

118,591 mi
Last recorded118,591 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT288 YAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 118,591 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 118,430 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 117,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 109,461 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 109,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 101,756 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 96,440 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 81,912 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 64,317 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,792 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 50,983 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 45,277 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 44,408 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 41,263 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 40,970 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 38,918 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 37,435 miles

steering damper (ram) slightly oily

Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,191 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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T288 YAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YAB, 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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What year was T288 YAB registered?

T288 YAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T288 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T288 YAB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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