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T245 DOY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,355 mi
Last recorded129,355 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT245 DOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 129,355 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel rear archs fitted with plastic covers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 129,350 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both rear outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel rear archs fitted with plastic covers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 126,995 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 126,994 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 123,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Nov 2016 123,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front tyre very low on inner edge and out of shape

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 115,776 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 115,735 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 106,564 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 104,562 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 100,942 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 97,164 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 94,193 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 94,193 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 91,004 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 87,296 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 81,150 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 81,150 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 74,209 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 67,331 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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T245 DOY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T245 DOY, 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 T245 DOY registered?

T245 DOY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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