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T388 KAP

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,540 mi
Last recorded118,540 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT388 KAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 118,540 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 115,595 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 82,575 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underbody correded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 81,760 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 79,948 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 77,087 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 74,243 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 74,243 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 71,461 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 71,461 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 66,940 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 66,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,340 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 62,340 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,465 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 59,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,558 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 49,432 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 49,432 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,031 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 48,031 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,248 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,963 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,293 miles

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

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

Offside 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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T388 KAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T388 KAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T388 KAP registered?

T388 KAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is T388 KAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T388 KAP shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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