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T251 KDT

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,501 mi
Last recorded139,501 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT251 KDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2018 139,501 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside front inner arch sill corroded

offside and nearside inner sill corroded

parking brake has only just met the requirement

under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 128,324 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front chassis area corroded

offside front outer arch sill corroded

under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 121,957 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front tyre sidewall cracked/perished

Pass 6 Oct 2015 117,370 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 114,539 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 112,114 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 108,100 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 108,100 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 106,478 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 106,468 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 99,668 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 92,791 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 92,791 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 86,400 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 78,760 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 78,760 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 77,815 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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T251 KDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T251 KDT, 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 T251 KDT registered?

T251 KDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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