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TPJ 600

1988 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests35 (34 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate97.1%

Mileage

41,861 mi
Last recorded41,861 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPJ 600
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

34 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 41,861 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2026 56,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 41,726 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 55,877 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 41,611 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 55,827 miles

Front Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front side repeater loose

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 40,990 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 55,512 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight power steering leak.

Pass 22 Apr 2022 40,326 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2021 39,894 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 55,472 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 55,472 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,729 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 55,102 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 38,881 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,021 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,880 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 35,362 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 54,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 34,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 54,384 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,288 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,722 miles

considerable deterioration of centre/rear exhaust mounting hanger bracket

Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,140 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 53,853 miles

oil leak?

small stone chip front screen

Pass 29 Jul 2010 24,327 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,715 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,856 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,152 miles

Under body covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 49,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 15,887 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 13,894 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 48,526 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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TPJ 600 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 97.1%.

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 TPJ 600, 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 38 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 TPJ 600 registered?

TPJ 600 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is TPJ 600 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPJ 600 shows 35 tests with a 97.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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