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T711 VVX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,504 mi
Last recorded140,504 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT711 VVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2020 140,504 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 130,452 miles

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

Nearside Front steering idlers

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 123,284 miles

both front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2017 114,392 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All Four (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 114,392 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All Four (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 107,769 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 102,026 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 102,026 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 95,673 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 94,805 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs are corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 94,805 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs are corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 93,745 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear diff damp in oil

rear discs corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2011 93,745 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear diff damp in oil

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 91,430 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 84,489 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 84,479 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 77,744 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 68,802 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 60,254 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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T711 VVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T711 VVX, 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 T711 VVX registered?

T711 VVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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