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T501 AVJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT501 AVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015
Fail 17 Mar 2015 79,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 131,425 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 131,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 121,159 miles

Both front dampers lower bushes are perished

Both rear service brakes performance slightly uneven

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F tyre worn both edges and slightly perished

N/S/R brake disc is rusty

O/S/F tyre worn and inner edge and the tyre are perished

Fail 10 Jan 2013 121,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

'BAS/ASR' tale-tell stays on

Both front dampers lower bushes are perished

Both front tyres worn on both edges and slightly perished

Both rear service brakes performance slightly uneven

Both rear tyres are perished and the tyres pressure are flat

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/R brake disc is rusty

O/S/R tyre worn low and inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 119,865 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 118,899 miles

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)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 118,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 100,148 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 107,072 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 95,853 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 95,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 77,653 miles

slight movement in n/s of steering †all brakes are corroded †steering wanders ?

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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T501 AVJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T501 AVJ, 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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T501 AVJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T501 AVJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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