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T581 FGT

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

153,493 mi
Last recorded153,493 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT581 FGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 153,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside handbrake low on performancw

Pass 28 Mar 2018 150,162 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 144,348 miles

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

front anti-roll bar end bushes slight play

front exhaust flange badly deteriorated but not leaking

nearside front tyre slight wear inner edge

nearside rear brake discs pitting inner surface and pads starting to wear low

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Mar 2016 139,131 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 135,656 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 128,314 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 119,711 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 119,708 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 111,802 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 101,567 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 91,540 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 81,085 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 69,820 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 59,614 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 52,763 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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T581 FGT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T581 FGT, 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 28 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 T581 FGT registered?

T581 FGT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T581 FGT safe to buy?

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