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T47 SGJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,357 mi
Last recorded128,357 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT47 SGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 128,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 128,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 116,661 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer sill

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 116,661 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer sill

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 113,110 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2014 112,856 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 112,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 111,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 108,306 miles

Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Centre exhaust outer casing corroding

Offside rear tye wearing edges, still legal due to tyre design

Rear brake discs poor condition

Rear brake pads low

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2011 104,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

Rear brake discs poor condition

corrosion starting various places

various metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 30 Mar 2010 102,785 miles

N/S/F tyre worn outer edge

slight play in both front lower ball joints and inner steering joints

Pass 19 Mar 2009 98,094 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing outer edge

Slight play in N/S/F lower ball joint

Pass 19 Mar 2008 93,879 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2007 88,745 miles

Rear silencer rattles internally , probably baffles breaking up

Pass 16 Mar 2006 81,315 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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T47 SGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T47 SGJ, 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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T47 SGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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