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T75 MGU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,204 mi
Last recorded89,204 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT75 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 89,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 81,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 81,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 74,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 74,276 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 66,493 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 66,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,696 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,552 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 42,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,936 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,586 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 40,586 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,954 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 36,954 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,063 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,801 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 32,801 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2006 30,289 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 30,289 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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T75 MGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T75 MGU, 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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T75 MGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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