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T378 WHT

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,016 mi
Last recorded138,016 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT378 WHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 138,016 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 174,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

boot button area slightly corroded

o/s/f sill has some damage

Pass 28 Jul 2009 168,788 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 168,788 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

offside rear tyre perished (inner side wall)

play on both front wheel

Pass 25 Jul 2008 160,049 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 159,748 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 150,126 miles

accident damage to front

Fail 2 Aug 2007 150,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

accident damage to front

Fail 20 May 2006 145,279 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blaed smeary †rear diff has major leak †slight play in both fron bearings †rear brakes have slight increase decrease

Pass 20 May 2006 145,279 miles

wiper blaed smeary †rear diff has major leak †slight play in both fron bearings †rear brakes have slight increase decrease

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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T378 WHT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T378 WHT, 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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T378 WHT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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