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T166 ELM

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,395 mi
Last recorded76,395 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT166 ELM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,395 miles

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

slight play offside track arm inner joint

Pass 6 Sep 2011 70,673 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 70,673 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,220 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,442 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,410 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,272 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,472 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 36,454 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

steering damper damp

Pass 2 Sep 2005 30,172 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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T166 ELM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T166 ELM, 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 T166 ELM registered?

T166 ELM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T166 ELM safe to buy?

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