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T1 ETO

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,327 mi
Last recorded101,327 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 ETO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 101,327 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 97,386 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2024 97,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2023 94,504 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 91,662 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers fitted masking some testable items

nearside front steering idler slight play in bushes

steering cross arm damper slight fluid leak

Pass 17 Nov 2021 89,582 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower jacking block missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

slight weap steering damper

Fail 17 Nov 2021 89,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower jacking block missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

slight weap steering damper

Pass 12 Nov 2020 86,837 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective all fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 81,562 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all fading (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 May 2019 81,562 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all fading (4.1.4 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 75,760 miles

all brake hoses perishing

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 May 2018 75,760 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

all brake hoses perishing

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 69,501 miles

brake hoses starting to perish

slight freeplay in steering rack

Pass 20 May 2016 66,240 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 66,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,395 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 65,395 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,671 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,794 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight play

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

Pass 1 May 2012 53,522 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,865 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,850 miles

vehicle presenter be aware front tyres are worn at outer shoulder area would advise steering geometry check and possible adjustment

Pass 1 May 2009 40,122 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 40,122 miles

Outer Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 38,069 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 35,965 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,912 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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T1 ETO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T1 ETO, 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 T1 ETO registered?

T1 ETO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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