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T885 VHJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,328 mi
Last recorded123,328 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT885 VHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 123,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 123,325 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 123,314 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 122,955 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 122,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 122,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 120,834 miles

All tyres starting to crack

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 118,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 Nov 2016 116,786 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Adv- rear tyres cracking between treads.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 115,104 miles

Adv-front tyres cracking on sidewalls.

Fail 20 Nov 2014 113,859 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

adv- osf and nsf tyres cracking on side walls.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 113,859 miles

adv- osf and nsf tyres cracking on side walls.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 112,687 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

adv-front tyres cracking on side walls.

Fail 15 Nov 2013 112,687 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

adv-front tyres cracking on side walls.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 110,623 miles

adv-slight tyre wall cracks on osf.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 110,623 miles

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

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

adv-slight tyre wall cracks on osf.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 108,669 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 108,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 103,665 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 103,665 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 100,305 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 100,305 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 22 May 2008 93,432 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 78,971 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 62,885 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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T885 VHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T885 VHJ, 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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T885 VHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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