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T550 SGK

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,498 mi
Last recorded78,498 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT550 SGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 78,498 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 77,683 miles

oil leak from the transmission box

Pass 18 Feb 2013 74,132 miles

screen cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,824 miles

Front discs pitted

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper slightly smearing screen

Fail 1 Feb 2012 66,824 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front discs pitted

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 18 Sep 2010 56,393 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

BOTH REAR INDICATORS, AMBER COLOUR FADED.

N/S/F TREAD WORN VERY LOW OUTER EDGE

O/S/F TREAD WORN VERY LOW INNER EDGE.

POOR WIPER CLEARING ACTION

STRONGLY ADVISE BOTH REARS AND O/S/F BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2009 53,559 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

rear number plate slighgtly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,172 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate slightly faded

slight movement in steering

Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,230 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 43,230 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,432 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 36,432 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

nearside and offside front wheels have slight movemeny

Pass 30 Aug 2005 29,993 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 29,993 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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T550 SGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T550 SGK, 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 T550 SGK registered?

T550 SGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 July 1999.

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