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E3 TAT

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,225 mi
Last recorded123,225 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 TAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 123,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 123,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2010 123,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both rear brake flexi hoses perished

both rear tyres perished on outter side walls

Pass 27 Nov 2010 123,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both rear brake flexi hoses perished

both rear tyres perished on outter side walls

Pass 26 Jun 2007 123,136 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 123,118 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 120,336 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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E3 TAT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E3 TAT, 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 E3 TAT registered?

E3 TAT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is E3 TAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 TAT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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