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T21 LEY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

73,597 mi
Last recorded73,597 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 LEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 73,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 73,586 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 73,509 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 73,458 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 73,439 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 73,339 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 72,152 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 73,152 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,895 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 72,703 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 72,431 miles

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING WITHIN TREADS

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING WITHIN TREAD

Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,191 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,269 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,311 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 65,663 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 61,009 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,961 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 52,556 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 52,045 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 50,460 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 48,377 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 48,377 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 47,438 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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T21 LEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T21 LEY, 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 T21 LEY registered?

T21 LEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T21 LEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T21 LEY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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