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T118 SPB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,413 mi
Last recorded157,413 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT118 SPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2021 157,413 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion starting on sill ends

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn near wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 150,739 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Some corrosion starting around rear jacking points

Pass 21 Jan 2019 142,000 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 133,208 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode a little on ends

Rear brake discs a little corroded

Rear brake hose starting to crack

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Slight fluctuation offside rear brake

Slight wear/play in front anti roll bar end bushings

Pass 30 Jan 2017 124,124 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 124,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 117,486 miles

Sounds like a small exhaust leak on manifold

Fail 5 Feb 2016 117,486 miles

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

Sounds like a small exhaust leak on manifold

Pass 19 Jan 2015 107,224 miles

Offside lower front ball joint cover cracking

Offside track rod end cover oozing some grease and nearside cover a little perished

Slight wear in offside steering knuckle joint

Pass 23 Jan 2014 98,804 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 91,606 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 91,592 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 83,554 miles

Front tyres starting to crack a little in the tread and nearside worn on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2010 78,340 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 73,165 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 73,165 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,033 miles

Both front and rear discs getting a little corroded

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 66,033 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Both front and rear discs getting a little corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 60,849 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 55,114 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 55,101 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 49,332 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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T118 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T118 SPB, 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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T118 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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