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T121 FAM

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,199 mi
Last recorded152,199 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT121 FAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 152,199 miles

Headlight patterns weak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 152,200 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlight patterns weak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 141,591 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

acceptable imbalance in handbrake and front footbrake performances*

acceptable minor coolant and engine oil leakage*

acceptable perishng and wear of front brake hoses*

all front indicators losing orange effect but acceptable at time of test*

baby seat fitted unable to adequately examine osr seatbelt*

both front tyres worn but acceptable at time of test*

osf headlamp pattern indistinct and difficult to align - on upper aim limit*

shields, covers and rustproofing on interior, engine and underbody, restrict examination of testable items*

slight play in osf track rod end and osf lower ball joint*

Fail 31 May 2018 141,591 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

acceptable imbalance in handbrake and front footbrake performances*

acceptable minor coolant and engine oil leakage*

acceptable perishng and wear of front brake hoses*

all front indicators losing orange effect but acceptable at time of test*

baby seat fitted unable to adequately examine osr seatbelt*

both front tyres worn but acceptable at time of test*

osf headlamp pattern indistinct and difficult to align - on upper aim limit*

shields, covers and rustproofing on interior, engine and underbody, restrict examination of testable items*

slight play in osf track rod end and osf lower ball joint*

Pass 18 May 2017 130,862 miles

acceptable out of balance on rear foot and handbrake performances*

corrosion of rear brake hose ferrules, brake pipes and fuel pipes*

engine noisey - evidence of oil and coolant leaks*

front and rear subframe, steering and suspension components corroded*

osf headamp pattern indistinct but acceptable*

Fail 17 May 2017 130,862 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides rear emitt white light (1.4.A.2f)

acceptable out of balance on rear foot and handbrake performances*

corrosion of rear brake hose ferrules, brake pipes and fuel pipes*

engine noisey - evidence of oil and coolant leaks*

front and rear subframe, steering and suspension components corroded*

one of two osr sidelamps not working*

osf headamp pattern indistinct but acceptable*

rear brake pads worn to limit - just acceptable recommend replacement*

rear tyres worn right to limit - just acceptable - recommend replacement*

Pass 24 May 2016 122,572 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 122,572 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 118,587 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 114,355 miles

Corrosion to suspension components.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front jacking pads missing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2014 114,350 miles

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

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

Corrosion to suspension components.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front jacking pads missing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 104,575 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 98,880 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 92,155 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 92,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 84,292 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 80,140 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 73,485 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 73,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 67,816 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 67,816 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2006 61,425 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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T121 FAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T121 FAM, 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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T121 FAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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