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T886 VHJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,908 mi
Last recorded94,908 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT886 VHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 94,908 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 94,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement END BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement END BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 92,160 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 88,040 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2013 88,040 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 83,722 miles

near side / off side brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 80,265 miles

1. Superficial cracking to both rear hoses 2. Brake discs corroded - all round 3. OSF top suspension joint minimal wear 4. Spare tyre soft

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,759 miles

N/R/R DISC IS HEAVERLY CORRODED

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 76,109 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 76,109 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 71,763 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 71,763 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 67,181 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 67,181 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 58,492 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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T886 VHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T886 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T886 VHJ registered?

T886 VHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T886 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T886 VHJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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