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T738 LLE

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,273 mi
Last recorded152,273 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT738 LLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 152,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 148,426 miles

REAR PADS LOW SLIGHT PLAY IN NS AND OS FRONT STEERING / SUSPENSION FRONT TYRE INNER TREAD LOW NS AND OS TYRE PRESSURES LOW

Pass 5 Oct 2012 140,206 miles

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

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 140,206 miles

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

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 130,727 miles

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

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

slight play in both o/s/ and n/s steering joints

Pass 13 Apr 2010 113,878 miles

front anti roll bar bushes slight play

when front wheels spun noise from brakes limited inspection to wheel bearings

Fail 10 Apr 2010 113,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front anti roll bar bushes slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2009 103,576 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 103,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Fail 12 Jan 2009 103,524 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 9 Aug 2007 97,451 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 93,422 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 74,494 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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T738 LLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T738 LLE, 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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T738 LLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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