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T590 MGP

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,427 mi
Last recorded100,427 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT590 MGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 100,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 95,559 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 95,534 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise front steering play on both inner arms n/s o/s

rear No plate

Fail 30 Apr 2018 95,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise front steering play on both inner arms n/s o/s

rear No plate

Pass 11 Apr 2017 90,978 miles

advise headlamp dipped beam n/s o/s

rear No plate

Fail 11 Apr 2017 90,969 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise headlamp dipped beam n/s o/s

rear No plate

Pass 6 Apr 2016 85,823 miles

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

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sills both sides (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 85,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sills both sides (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,775 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 80,667 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 75,106 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 70,045 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

offside rear brake effort not as expected

Pass 24 Apr 2013 70,045 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

offside rear brake effort not as expected

Pass 2 May 2012 68,053 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre to rear exhaust mounting missing.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 654,749 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre exhaust mounting bar missing

different size tyres on front and rear axles

rear brakes slight imbalance.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 654,749 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre exhaust mounting bar missing

different size tyres on front and rear axles

rear brakes slight imbalance.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,524 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 May 2009 60,111 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 May 2009 60,111 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 May 2008 55,562 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 52,899 miles

advise osf disc

Pass 28 Apr 2006 45,797 miles

SEE ADVISORY SHEET NO 574218816136

Fail 28 Apr 2006 45,797 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

ADVISE N/S REAR TYRE SIDE WALL CUT OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T590 MGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 T590 MGP, 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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T590 MGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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