MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
chip in screen
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T79 BGD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 T79 BGD, 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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T79 BGD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 1999.
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