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T978 HOX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,367 mi
Last recorded87,367 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT978 HOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,367 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 83,311 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 81,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fan belt cracking

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 8 Jul 2016 81,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fan belt cracking

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,127 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 79,125 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 75,571 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,571 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 73,010 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,010 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 72,913 miles

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

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

bas asr warning lamp on

nsf tyre has cut in outer side wall

Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,913 miles

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

bas asr warning lamp on

nsf tyre has cut in outer side wall

Pass 1 Aug 2011 68,509 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 64,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,237 miles

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

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

both rear tyre side wall have a cuts

Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,255 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 51,266 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 51,266 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 46,777 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 HOX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T978 HOX, 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 HOX registered?

T978 HOX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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