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T62 LJW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,046 mi
Last recorded178,046 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT62 LJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 178,046 miles

Both track rod end gators splitting

Pass 12 Feb 2016 177,224 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 172,529 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 172,529 miles

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

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

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 165,091 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 158,717 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 153,198 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 151,668 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 147,116 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 143,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 143,238 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 136,166 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 126,354 miles

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

park brake binding

Pass 4 May 2006 121,112 miles

exhaust and mounts badly corroded

front brake pads and discs worn

front tyres just legal,bald on edges

genral corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake hoses perished

signs of corrosion on all steel brake pipes

Fail 4 May 2006 121,112 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

exhaust and mounts badly corroded

front brake pads and discs worn

front tyres just legal,bald on edges

genral corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake hoses perished

signs of corrosion on all steel brake pipes

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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T62 LJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 T62 LJW, 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 T62 LJW registered?

T62 LJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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