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BAB 7A

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,953 mi
Last recorded104,953 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAB 7A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 104,953 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 104,953 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2013 104,353 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 102,088 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 96,897 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 96,897 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 93,584 miles

front and rear number plates n/side and o/side repeter lamps deterioration steering rack slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2008 88,438 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 88,227 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2007 82,364 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 82,364 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 76,300 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

exaust front pipe link bracket broken

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

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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BAB 7A is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BAB 7A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAB 7A registered?

BAB 7A is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is BAB 7A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAB 7A shows 12 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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