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T205 ALO

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,590 mi
Last recorded146,590 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT205 ALO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2022 146,590 miles

Emissions not tested Cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 143,861 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 143,853 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 138,258 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Damage and repair to wheel

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 138,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Lower bolt broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Damage and repair to wheel

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 131,269 miles

nearside/offside headlamps starting to deteriate

slight corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 19 May 2016 128,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 3 Jun 2015 124,127 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 121,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 116,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 111,316 miles

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 11 Apr 2011 105,945 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 97,227 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 13 Mar 2009 86,558 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 69,001 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 60,158 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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T205 ALO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T205 ALO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T205 ALO registered?

T205 ALO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T205 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T205 ALO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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