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T601 VVW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,383 mi
Last recorded162,383 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT601 VVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 162,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & bald on inner edge - 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 160,633 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 158,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 157,496 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 156,114 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 155,390 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 152,592 miles

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

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

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside front fog light not working

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 152,592 miles

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

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside front fog light not working

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 147,423 miles

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

front and rear reg plates poor

front exhaust mounting flange poor

Pass 25 Apr 2012 141,789 miles

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

some wear in track rod

Pass 26 Apr 2011 132,625 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 125,971 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 119,476 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 116,913 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 109,310 miles

all steering joint's have slight play

Fail 11 Jun 2007 109,310 miles

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

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

all steering joints have slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2006 101,192 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 101,192 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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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T601 VVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T601 VVW, 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 T601 VVW registered?

T601 VVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T601 VVW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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