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T790 ALR

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

98,686 mi
Last recorded98,686 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT790 ALR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 98,686 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner both front inner tie or track rod ends have play

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 97,780 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 95,437 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 92,584 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,821 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 87,394 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 87,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 85,334 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,977 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,163 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,620 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 71,193 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 64,499 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 57,357 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 50,259 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 43,613 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 35,933 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 28,953 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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T790 ALR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 T790 ALR, 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 T790 ALR registered?

T790 ALR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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