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T617 DGU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

132,192 mi
Last recorded132,192 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT617 DGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 132,192 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 131,096 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 131,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 130,758 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 130,758 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 129,474 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Aug 2017 129,474 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 127,354 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 127,354 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking filter connections (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 123,705 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 123,705 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 116,939 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 116,939 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 115,668 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 115,668 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 105,482 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 101,894 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 101,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 97,170 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 97,170 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 94,903 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 94,898 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 86,390 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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T617 DGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 T617 DGU, 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 T617 DGU registered?

T617 DGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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