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T162 MDW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,457 mi
Last recorded117,457 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT162 MDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 117,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 116,080 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 116,078 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 114,500 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 114,500 miles

Centre Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 112,092 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 107,457 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 107,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 103,052 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2012 99,046 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 99,046 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 94,688 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 94,688 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 91,088 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 86,842 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 81,612 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 75,842 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 69,736 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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T162 MDW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T162 MDW, 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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What year was T162 MDW registered?

T162 MDW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T162 MDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T162 MDW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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