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T568 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,791 mi
Last recorded112,791 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT568 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 112,791 miles

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2017 112,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 112,281 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corrded (7.2.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 112,267 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust mounting broken

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Nov 2015 107,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust mount broken

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 101,627 miles

As per failure.

Fail 3 Dec 2014 101,619 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode 3. rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 16 Nov 2013 97,190 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on edges. 3. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 97,168 miles

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

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on edges. 3. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 1 Dec 2012 93,821 miles

rear brake discs becoming corroded o/s rear tyre wearing low n/s rear vtyre at legal limits o/s front tyre near legal limits

Pass 2 Dec 2011 90,645 miles

1. n/s rear tyre wearing low. 2. o/s rear tyre wearing low on edges. 3. o/s rear steel brake pipe starting to corrode. 4. Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Fail 2 Dec 2011 90,645 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

1. n/s rear tyre wearing low. 2. o/s rear tyre wearing low on edges. 3. o/s rear steel brake pipe starting to corrode. 4. Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 90,626 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 81,133 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 81,133 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 66,802 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,545 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 52,103 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 44,755 miles

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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T568 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T568 DLM, 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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T568 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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