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T97 MYC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,556 mi
Last recorded125,556 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT97 MYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 125,556 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 rear (2.5.C.1a)

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight play in offside front bearing

Fail 12 Jun 2017 125,556 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Side repeater not working both front (1.4.A.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 rear (2.5.C.1a)

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight play in offside front bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2016 110,570 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 110,562 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 109,962 miles

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

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

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

all supension coil springs corroding

both front and side indicators fading

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Feb 2015 109,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

all supension coil springs corroding

both front and side indicators fading

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Mar 2014 109,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust bracket missing (corrosion)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering damper has excessive play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 109,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust bracket missing (corrosion)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering damper has excessive play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 105,994 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

fuel filler/breather hose heavily perished (hose not fully visable)

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

suspension springs corroded front and rear

Fail 5 Mar 2013 105,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

fuel filler/breather hose heavily perished (hose not fully visable)

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

suspension springs corroded front and rear

Pass 21 Feb 2012 101,464 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension springs

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

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

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

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

corrosion front and rear brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2011 96,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 91,796 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 86,499 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 80,676 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 72,050 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 64,027 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 64,027 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T97 MYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T97 MYC, 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 T97 MYC registered?

T97 MYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T97 MYC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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