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T487 GVV

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,137 mi
Last recorded90,137 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT487 GVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2013 90,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but no excess movement

diff oil leak

exhaust rear silencer mounting bracket corroded

n/s repeater lamp lens missing

Pass 11 Sep 2013 90,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but no excess movement

diff oil leak

exhaust rear silencer mounting bracket corroded

n/s repeater lamp lens missing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 86,437 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES DISCOLOURED / TARNISHED NOT AFFECTING BEAM OR PATTERN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING AROUND TYRE SIDEWALL 205/55-16

TYRE SIZE 205/55-16 WINTER TYRES FITTED

Fail 11 Sep 2012 86,437 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES DISCOLOURED / TARNISHED NOT AFFECTING BEAM OR PATTERN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING AROUND TYRE SIDEWALL 205/55-16

TYRE SIZE 205/55-16 WINTER TYRES FITTED

Pass 4 Aug 2011 83,938 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 80,594 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 75,194 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 65,316 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 58,148 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 51,046 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 51,040 miles

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

Nearside 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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T487 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T487 GVV, 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 T487 GVV registered?

T487 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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