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T169 DBY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,242 mi
Last recorded109,242 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT169 DBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 109,242 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 102,041 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 98,166 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,046 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 93,989 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,929 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 89,553 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,271 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 87,271 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2013
Pass 20 Mar 2012 82,573 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,492 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,963 miles

Vehicle has multiple points of corrosion to underside but none of which excessive

Pass 12 Mar 2009 71,560 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 71,556 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 67,107 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 11 Dec 2006 57,023 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 48,366 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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T169 DBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T169 DBY, 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 T169 DBY registered?

T169 DBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T169 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T169 DBY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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