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T708 RMX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,757 mi
Last recorded179,757 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT708 RMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 179,757 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 177,376 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 157,105 miles

Front anti-roll bar mounts worn

Front to rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear lamp has been repaired

Fail 15 Mar 2012 157,010 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front anti-roll bar mounts worn

Front to rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear lamp has been repaired

Pass 31 Mar 2011 137,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs pitting

Fail 29 Mar 2011 137,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs pitting

Pass 23 Mar 2010 134,144 miles

Both rear flexi brake hose's perishing

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

Metal brake pipes at rear staring to corrode

Nearside Rear side inner side light not working

Nearside front tyre close to leagal limit and has a cut in inner sidewall

Offside front tyre close to leagal limit

Fail 11 Mar 2010 134,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both rear flexi brake hose's perishing

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

Metal brake pipes at rear staring to corrode

Nearside Rear side inner side light not working

Nearside front tyre close to leagal limit and has a cut in inner sidewall

Offside front tyre close to leagal limit

Pass 30 Mar 2009 110,661 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 109,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Mar 2008 87,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,743 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 67,051 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 44,869 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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T708 RMX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T708 RMX, 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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T708 RMX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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