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T952 VYG

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,995 mi
Last recorded141,995 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT952 VYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 141,995 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 138,884 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 138,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 138,455 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 138,435 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault abs/bas/asr (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak engine? ()

n/s/f driving lamp broken

rear brake pipes coved with grease, unable to inspect fully

Pass 17 Jun 2015 136,487 miles

all brake pipes covered with grease

clip missing off near side front brake caliper

drivers door mirror discoloured

Pass 9 May 2014 131,296 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 121,241 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2012 121,241 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 113,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 107,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 103,195 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear brake disc

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Slight play in offside inner track rod joint

Pass 14 Jul 2008 98,072 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 89,192 miles

ADVISE OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 7 Apr 2006 81,535 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 81,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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T952 VYG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T952 VYG, 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 T952 VYG registered?

T952 VYG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 1999.

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