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T836 THJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,416 mi
Last recorded168,416 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT836 THJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 168,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 158,423 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nsr tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2014 158,290 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nsr tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 142,648 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf tyre wearing thin on inner edge

osf tyre wearing thin on inner edge

osr tyre sidewall damaged (runflat)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 133,045 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 133,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 126,841 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 126,841 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 107,445 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 107,402 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 87,536 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 87,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 69,148 miles

advise front road rim

advise front wiper will need attention soon

advise offside front tyre has cut in side wall and recomend replaceing soon

Fail 17 Mar 2008 69,145 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

advise front road rim

advise front wiper will need attention soon

advise offside front tyre has cut in side wall and recomend replaceing soon

Pass 30 Oct 2006 47,219 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 40,061 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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T836 THJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T836 THJ, 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 T836 THJ registered?

T836 THJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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