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T159 YDC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,485 mi
Last recorded87,485 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 YDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 87,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 86,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 85,743 miles

Gearbox oil feed pipe corroded.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps are misted. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 85,743 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Gearbox oil feed pipe corroded.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps are misted. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 84,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 81,155 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps are misted. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Oil feed pipe for gearbox corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 79,176 miles

Central Front gear box feeds corroded as marked

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 76,865 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp corroded but still sicure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 76,865 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front exhaust clamp corroded but still sicure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,028 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Where marked. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Lower bell housing pipe corroded where marked.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber corroded also front two where marked but no play or fluid leaks.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,647 miles

Front Lower Front lower shock absorbers corroded and O/S/R also corroded at lower.

Fail 21 Aug 2018 72,647 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Front lower shock absorbers corroded and O/S/R also corroded at lower.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 69,912 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 69,455 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 68,895 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 68,894 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 67,321 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,310 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 57,776 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,528 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 46,724 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 38,959 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 33,754 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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T159 YDC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T159 YDC, 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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T159 YDC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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