MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal rubber wearing
car been standing
cerbing to wheels
front and rear brake discs slightly corroded
n/s/f tyre wall has cuts
rear brake pads low
rear indicators slightly white
tiny crack to o/s of windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
brake pedal rubber wearing
car been standing
cerbing to wheels
front and rear brake discs slightly corroded
n/s/f tyre wall has cuts
rear brake pads low
rear indicators slightly white
tiny crack to o/s of windscreen
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f tyre sidewall has slight damage
n/s/r tyre sidewall has slight damage
o/s/f fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/f tyre sidewall has slight damage
n/s/r tyre sidewall has slight damage
o/s/f fog lamp not working
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front fog light not working bringing on dash warning light
offside rear tyre 2mm depth
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust heat shild loose
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T488 ACW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 T488 ACW, 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 T488 ACW registered?
T488 ACW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 March 1999.
Is T488 ACW safe to buy?
The MOT history for T488 ACW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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