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T89 VAO

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,694 mi
Last recorded99,694 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT89 VAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 99,694 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear lower sils have had filler repairs

Pass 17 Dec 2012 94,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,269 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 86,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,042 miles

n/s/f tyre 'chewed' on tread and at 3mm

rear subframe corroding but sound

Fail 11 Jul 2011 83,041 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre 'chewed' on tread and at 3mm

rear subframe corroding but sound

Pass 25 Jun 2010 80,122 miles

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

all brake pipes corroding (o/s/r worse)

both rear tyres light perrishing

front side repeaters fading (bulbs)

rear arches and sill ends corroding

rear subframe corroding

slight fluctuation on rear brake readings

surface corrosion around front wishbone mounts

Fail 25 Jun 2010 80,122 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

all brake pipes corroding (o/s/r worse)

both rear tyres light perrishing

front pads low

front side repeaters fading (bulbs)

rear arches and sill ends corroding

rear pads very low

rear subframe corroding

slight fluctuation on rear brake readings

surface corrosion around front wishbone mounts

Pass 2 Jul 2009 74,691 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 72,039 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 66,868 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,926 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 60,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 59,713 miles

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

both front wheel bearings have play

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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T89 VAO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T89 VAO, 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 T89 VAO registered?

T89 VAO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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