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T226 KGF

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,348 mi
Last recorded188,348 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT226 KGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 188,348 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

the engine is over heated

Fail 17 Jun 2016 188,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings pitman arm as marked with yellow marker (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

the engine is over heated

Pass 18 Jun 2015 170,941 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 170,940 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 May 2014 163,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 May 2014 163,589 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 May 2013 153,876 miles

rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2012 138,390 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 138,389 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 123,331 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 123,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 107,006 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 90,404 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 72,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 58,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 52,931 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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T226 KGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T226 KGF, 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 T226 KGF registered?

T226 KGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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