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T797 RGH

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,195 mi
Last recorded129,195 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 RGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 129,195 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 127,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 127,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 124,540 miles

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

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

front near side tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2010 121,591 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 118,182 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 118,182 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 113,717 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on.

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 113,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Brake pad warning light on.

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 106,026 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 106,026 miles

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

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

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

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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T797 RGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T797 RGH, 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 T797 RGH registered?

T797 RGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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