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T556 COB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,206 mi
Last recorded51,206 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT556 COB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 51,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 51,206 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 124,536 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

O/S FRONT SPOT LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 7 Mar 2007 103,154 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 82,355 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 82,355 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T556 COB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T556 COB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T556 COB registered?

T556 COB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 July 1999.

Is T556 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T556 COB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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