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T987 KVF

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,907 mi
Last recorded80,907 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT987 KVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 80,907 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 82,894 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,127 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 79,127 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 75,198 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,079 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,238 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 63,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs worn

Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,745 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 23 Jun 2011 53,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,812 miles

Headlamp main beam switch. Slightly faulty. Difficult to switch on main beam.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 40,652 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

VERY DEEP SPLITS IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR INNER TYRE WALLS.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,847 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,666 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,600 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 34,152 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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T987 KVF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T987 KVF, 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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T987 KVF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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