CarVerify

Free Car Check

T960 JMY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,002 mi
Last recorded135,002 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT960 JMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 135,002 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f sill/jacking point has surface rust

Fail 8 Apr 2023 135,002 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s/f sill/jacking point has surface rust

Pass 16 Feb 2021 120,026 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 120,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 118,894 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 118,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 117,912 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 117,126 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 117,122 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 115,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 114,973 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 114,973 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 113,594 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 113,393 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 113,174 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 110,509 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 110,501 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 99,233 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front steering joint have slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear diff leaking

Rear number plate in poor condition

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Oct 2009 99,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front steering joint have slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear diff leaking

Rear number plate in poor condition

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2008 76,692 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 76,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 57,399 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 41,996 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T960 JMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T960 JMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T960 JMY?

You can check the full history of T960 JMY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T960 JMY registered?

T960 JMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 July 1999.

Is T960 JMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T960 JMY shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T960 JMY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T960 JMY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.