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T83 BGX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,730 mi
Last recorded51,730 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT83 BGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 51,730 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 46,356 miles

Front exhaust bracket rusted through but system still supported

Front tyres worn on edges of treads

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 46,356 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust bracket rusted through but system still supported

Front tyres worn on edges of treads

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

Rear number plate loose

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 44,847 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 44,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 44,847 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 43,226 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,226 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 40,109 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r disc pitted

Pass 22 Aug 2011 40,109 miles

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

n/s/r disc pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,475 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 34,475 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 27,907 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 20,736 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 20,493 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 20,236 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 19,843 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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T83 BGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T83 BGX, 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 T83 BGX registered?

T83 BGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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