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T252 VVX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

131,309 mi
Last recorded131,309 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT252 VVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 131,309 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 128,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 125,977 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 125,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 124,551 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 122,220 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 122,220 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 120,421 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 120,421 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 117,413 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 117,413 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 113,857 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 113,857 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 110,739 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 108,304 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 108,261 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inner bulb fitted wrong (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 104,795 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 101,347 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,068 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 91,420 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 91,420 miles

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

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

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 indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

osr tyre cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2011 88,017 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 84,737 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 80,247 miles

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 3 Dec 2008 75,267 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 70,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 64,539 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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T252 VVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T252 VVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T252 VVX registered?

T252 VVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T252 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T252 VVX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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