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T978 GAN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,366 mi
Last recorded119,366 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT978 GAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 119,366 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1n)

exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 25 Oct 2016 117,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 112,248 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 107,836 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 107,834 miles

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

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

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 103,410 miles

Both front tyres worn to inner edges,

Pass 14 Nov 2012 98,689 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 98,689 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 93,216 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 79,467 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 79,467 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 73,179 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 73,179 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 65,252 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 59,416 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 48,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 21 Feb 2007 48,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 16 Feb 2006 46,702 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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T978 GAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T978 GAN, 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 T978 GAN registered?

T978 GAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T978 GAN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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