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T78 NEL

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,586 mi
Last recorded114,586 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT78 NEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 114,586 miles

Corrosion starting on sill ends

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 114,581 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion starting on sill ends

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 109,267 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 85,875 miles

Minor damage to offside rear light lense

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2013 95,375 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 92,506 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2012 92,506 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2011 88,791 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 88,791 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 83,722 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 72,477 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 63,518 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 63,477 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 56,913 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,644 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 42,385 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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T78 NEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T78 NEL, 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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T78 NEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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