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T968 FGN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,666 mi
Last recorded177,666 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT968 FGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 177,666 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside and outer sills

over heating

Pass 10 Aug 2020 176,698 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 176,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 174,433 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 170,498 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 170,494 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 166,425 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 166,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 161,855 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 161,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where it joins to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where it joins to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged hose vent pipe next to o /s rear wheel arch split (7.2.2)

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

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

coolant leak needs looking into asap

Pass 6 Aug 2015 157,493 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 157,493 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 151,650 miles

Front tyre treads worn on edges

High level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 11 Aug 2014 151,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front tyre treads worn on edges

High level stop lamp inoperative

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 146,169 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2012 138,965 miles

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2011 132,343 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 9 Aug 2010 126,155 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 17 Aug 2009 117,231 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 109,174 miles

damage to nearside of car

Pass 3 Aug 2007 101,083 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 97,824 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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T968 FGN 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 T968 FGN, 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 T968 FGN registered?

T968 FGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 July 1999.

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