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T870 LJW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

146,445 mi
Last recorded146,445 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT870 LJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 146,445 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 143,027 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 135,908 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 129,210 miles

rear diff has a oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 123,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 123,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 110,511 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 93,224 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,807 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 71,180 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 69,315 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 68,023 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 66,644 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,821 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 55,030 miles

oil leak

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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T870 LJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 T870 LJW, 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 T870 LJW registered?

T870 LJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T870 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T870 LJW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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