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T243 TCF

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,120 mi
Last recorded86,120 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT243 TCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 86,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 86,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 83,935 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 82,680 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 80,916 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded flexi pipe perishing ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 79,047 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 76,421 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 72,855 miles

Nearside headlight glass misted/deteriorated and starting to affect beam image

windscreen scratched

Pass 1 Aug 2016 69,142 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded, pads getting low

Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,190 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 66,190 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,882 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 63,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 60,960 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 59,674 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,894 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,902 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 54,127 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,127 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 51,867 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 50,222 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 46,960 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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T243 TCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 T243 TCF, 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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T243 TCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T243 TCF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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