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T265 DOY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,261 mi
Last recorded157,261 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT265 DOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 157,261 miles

Centre/rear exhaust hanger broken.

Front axle/frame corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front suspension spring top mounted corroded thin on upper part.

Nearside front tyre has some damage on the outer side wall.

Nearside sill corroding.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By rear frame in 2 places. (unable to fully inspect). (1.1.11 (c))

Rear frame very rusty/corroded. (unable to fully inspect all components).

Reverse lights inop.

Windscreen wiper not clearing 100%.

Fail 8 Apr 2020 157,261 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Reverse lights inop.

Windscreen wiper not clearing 100%.

Centre/rear exhaust hanger broken.

Front axle/frame corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front suspension spring top mounted corroded thin on upper part.

Nearside sill corroding.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By rear frame in 2 places. (unable to fully inspect). (1.1.11 (c))

Rear frame very rusty/corroded. (unable to fully inspect all components).

Fail 11 Mar 2020 157,036 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All front & rear suspension components very rusty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers , engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 144,698 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake pipes corroded

front sub-frame and suspension components corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear chassis members corroded

rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2018 143,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 141,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 141,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 129,604 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 123,422 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 117,611 miles

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

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

Slight wear in nearside steering idler

Fail 22 Mar 2013 117,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Slight wear in nearside steering idler

Pass 3 Apr 2012 108,993 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 108,993 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 102,172 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 93,733 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 93,733 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 86,087 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 83,576 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 79,895 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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T265 DOY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T265 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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T265 DOY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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