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T398 GTH

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,242 mi
Last recorded117,242 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT398 GTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2019 117,242 miles

Fuel system component leaking at pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 115,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 113,512 miles

all metal brake pipes corroding

rear tyres getting low

Pass 19 Oct 2016 111,376 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs corroded and pitted but meet requirements

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

outer sill corroding

signs of fuel leak at pump but does not seem to be leaking at time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2016 111,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs corroded and pitted but meet requirements

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

outer sill corroding

signs of fuel leak at pump but does not seem to be leaking at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2015 110,701 miles

rear metyal brake pipes corroding wi;ll prob need replacing before next mot

Fail 10 Jul 2015 110,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s parking brake down on performance

rear metyal brake pipes corroding wi;ll prob need replacing before next mot

Pass 19 Jul 2014 107,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear brake aplication slightly uneven

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in all inner steering assembly joints

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 104,423 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 100,682 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 95,086 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2010 89,938 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres perished and cracking

nearside rear outer side lamp not working

Fail 12 Jul 2010 89,933 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres perished and cracking

nearside rear outer side lamp not working

Pass 22 Jul 2009 84,679 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 82,163 miles

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 82,163 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 75,191 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 66,235 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 66,194 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 54,865 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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T398 GTH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T398 GTH, 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 T398 GTH registered?

T398 GTH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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