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T89 VMV

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,642 mi
Last recorded142,642 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT89 VMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 142,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 138,031 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 138,031 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 132,118 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 127,432 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight exhaust blow and rattle

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering arms

Fail 24 Nov 2016 127,390 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight exhaust blow and rattle

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering arms

Pass 2 Dec 2015 121,764 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 121,764 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 111,334 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 111,334 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 100,039 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 98,769 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 97,519 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 96,996 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 95,517 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 95,517 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 92,284 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 86,869 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 78,132 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 69,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 69,047 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 58,553 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES TREADS WEARING LOW

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 VMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 T89 VMV, 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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T89 VMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 August 1999.

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