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T38 GNM

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,454 mi
Last recorded90,454 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT38 GNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 90,454 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 90,454 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 84,623 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 79,103 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 79,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 72,750 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 72,750 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 65,441 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 65,441 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 58,532 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 58,532 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 52,099 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 45,611 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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T38 GNM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T38 GNM, 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 T38 GNM registered?

T38 GNM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 August 1999.

Is T38 GNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T38 GNM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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