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T343 GRO

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,997 mi
Last recorded171,997 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT343 GRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 171,997 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

both Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 162,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 155,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 147,744 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 147,654 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2013 141,895 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 134,906 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 134,906 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 128,562 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advice offside front tyre wearing out on outer edges

Pass 19 May 2011 128,562 miles

advice offside front tyre wearing out on outer edges

Pass 26 May 2010 121,832 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 114,410 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 106,263 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 24 May 2007 97,824 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 95,095 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 95,034 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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T343 GRO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 T343 GRO, 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 T343 GRO registered?

T343 GRO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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