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T897 JAD

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,925 mi
Last recorded68,925 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 JAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,925 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,324 miles

front headlights slightly misty

slight movement n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 3 Oct 2011 64,323 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

front headlights slightly misty

slight movement n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2010 60,495 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 60,494 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 58,773 miles

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

o/s front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2008 56,237 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 54,716 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 52,672 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 52,672 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no spare tyre fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2005 47,802 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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T897 JAD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T897 JAD, 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 T897 JAD registered?

T897 JAD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T897 JAD safe to buy?

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