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T788 JTU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,154 mi
Last recorded152,154 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT788 JTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2011 152,154 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner tyre wall cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2011 152,154 miles

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

n/s/f inner tyre wall cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2010 148,311 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 144,185 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 139,633 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 139,633 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 134,366 miles

Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 134,114 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2006 109,815 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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T788 JTU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T788 JTU, 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 T788 JTU registered?

T788 JTU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T788 JTU safe to buy?

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