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T23 NES

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,071 mi
Last recorded110,071 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 NES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 110,071 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 108,886 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 107,985 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 106,825 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 106,820 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 95,991 miles

Exhaust center bracket broken but system still secure.

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded.

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 95,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust center bracket broken but system still secure.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 95,790 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,357 miles

all wheel arches corroded

exhaust corroded

heat sheld lose

poor beam patton

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 93,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

all wheel arches corroded

exhaust corroded

heat sheld lose

poor beam patton

Pass 29 Jul 2014 90,611 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 90,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 87,776 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,862 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 69,862 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,978 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,026 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,619 miles

Catalyst Joining Clamp Corroded

Engine Oil Leak - Oil Filler cap area

Front Discs Corroded

Front Steering tie rod rubber boot split (N/S Centre)

Side repeater lamps white

Fail 24 Nov 2008 48,591 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Catalyst Joining Clamp Corroded

Engine Oil Leak - Oil Filler cap area

Front Discs Corroded

Front Steering tie rod rubber boot split (N/S Centre)

Side repeater lamps white

Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,639 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 41,639 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear discs are corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 39,086 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 36,009 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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T23 NES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T23 NES, 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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T23 NES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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