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T690 SAR

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,311 mi
Last recorded134,311 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT690 SAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2017 134,311 miles

Central Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 131,651 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 131,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/R16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 125,856 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 125,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 119,146 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 119,146 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 110,548 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 105,270 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 98,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 92,648 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 89,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 89,594 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 85,138 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 85,122 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 168,726 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 168,726 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Both number plates in poor condition

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

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

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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T690 SAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T690 SAR, 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 T690 SAR registered?

T690 SAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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