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T768 VUK

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,696 mi
Last recorded118,696 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT768 VUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2017 118,696 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seats fitted

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Front brake discs worn and lipped

General corrosion to chassis

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering pump damp but no signs of any direct leaks

Undertray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 115,713 miles

exhaust silencer hanger corroded and broken off

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface area

general corrosion on under side

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses deteriated and beam image near limit

o/s and n/s rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 115,713 miles

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

exhaust silencer hanger corroded and broken off

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface area

general corrosion on under side

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses deteriated and beam image near limit

o/s and n/s rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 110,860 miles

front exhust joint rusty and thin

rear coil springs rusty

rear exhaust mouint broken but exhaust still secure

rear shock absorbers very rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2015 110,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front brake discs inner face poor condition

front exhaust joint rusty and thin

n/s/r tyre worn very low on inner edge

rear coil springs very rusty

rear exhaust mount broken but exahust still secure

rear shock absorbers very rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2014 103,670 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 99,452 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 94,757 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 88,958 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 88,958 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 83,100 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 76,961 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 71,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

reg plates delamanting v5 req to change

Pass 19 Feb 2007 64,758 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 57,989 miles

slight damage on front number plate

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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T768 VUK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T768 VUK, 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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T768 VUK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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