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T123 MUK

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,742 mi
Last recorded145,742 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT123 MUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 145,742 miles

Both front wheel bearings slight play/ possible tapered bearing

Front pipe clamp insecure/ exhaust not blowing or insecure

Fuel lines corroded but not excessively

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Various parts and places corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2021 145,742 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front wheel bearings slight play/ possible tapered bearing

Front pipe clamp insecure/ exhaust not blowing or insecure

Fuel lines corroded but not excessively

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Various parts and places corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 145,697 miles

oil leak

outer sils have surface corrosion

rear suspension springs corroded

various parts and places corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 145,535 miles

P/A BOTH SILLS CORRODED

rear springs corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2019 145,535 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

P/A BOTH SILLS CORRODED

rear springs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 145,350 miles

brake pedal rubber slight worn

slight corrosion to various parts of chassi

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2018 145,350 miles

Offside 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))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake pedal rubber slight worn

slight corrosion to various parts of chassi

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2017 141,815 miles

BOTH rear tyres split on inside sidewall unable to see cords

O/S/F tyre worn on sidewall

Fail 5 Jul 2017 141,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake flexi (3.6.B.4d)

BOTH rear tyres split on inside sidewall unable to see cords

O/S/F tyre worn on sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2016 135,926 miles

Both front tyres worn badly inside edge

Front brake pads low

slight movement in steering rack both sides

Pass 20 Jul 2015 130,514 miles

corrosion around jacking points & outer sills

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 123,911 miles

Both Rear tyres slightly worn inside edge

N/S/R fuel pipe corroded

Rear suspension springs corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2014 123,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both Rear tyres slightly worn inside edge

N/S/R fuel pipe corroded

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

Rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 117,712 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 112,056 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 112,056 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 107,202 miles

Cannot fully check Rear springs lack of room

N/S/R sidelight 50% still showing position of vechicle

N/S/R tyre split on sidewall cannot see cords

Pass 12 Aug 2010 102,388 miles

slight play in O/S/F top arm ball joint

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Aug 2010 102,388 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn heavily on inside and outside edges suspect low pressure / tracking out

slight play in O/S/F top arm ball joint

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Aug 2009 95,398 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 87,992 miles

slight play in o s f top arm ball joint

Pass 7 Sep 2007 81,913 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 76,011 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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T123 MUK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T123 MUK, 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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T123 MUK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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