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T215 EGX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,743 mi
Last recorded142,743 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT215 EGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 142,743 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 138,628 miles

both front anti roll bar link d bushs have play in n-s-f wheel bearing rough

both rear tyres low o-s-r disc corroded both front lower ball joints have play in o-s-f tyre low on tread brake pipes corroded rear brake ferrules corroded both front rack ends have play in

contingency number 212ccddf

Pass 24 Apr 2017 126,404 miles

rack ends suspension components corroded rear brake ferrels

Pass 17 Feb 2016 119,268 miles

front undertray insecure

rear suspension chassis sub frame brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in front tie rods

slight play in steering box

Fail 11 Feb 2016 118,766 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front undertray insecure

rear suspension chassis sub frame brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in front tie rods

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Feb 2015 114,735 miles

Both front tyres have very heavy wear on edges,below limit

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 114,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres have very heavy wear on edges,below limit

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 105,428 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering system

Pass 20 Feb 2013 100,151 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2013 100,151 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 95,253 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s and n/s steering rod ends worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 89,463 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 89,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,608 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 68,566 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 63,187 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 57,463 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 52,875 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2005 52,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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

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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T215 EGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T215 EGX, 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 T215 EGX registered?

T215 EGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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