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T897 KAJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,434 mi
Last recorded94,434 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 KAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 94,434 miles

O/S/F TYRE BALD on inner edge

drivers door check strap broken

exhaust rattling

n/s/f tyre has a very deep cut but not to the chords yet

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2016 91,134 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread and wall poor condition

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2016 91,134 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread and wall poor condition

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 84,240 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 76,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn bald inside edge

Fail 22 Jan 2014 76,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheel bearings have slight play

offside front tyre worn bald inside edge

steering box slight play in joints

Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,428 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 74,376 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 73,096 miles

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

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

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

advise cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,876 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,502 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

advise baby seat fitted to o/s/r seat belt

advise center stop light not working

advise undertrays fitted

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner and outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2008 54,221 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 49,578 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 45,638 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 KAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 T897 KAJ, 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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T897 KAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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