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T270 VVW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,733 mi
Last recorded53,733 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT270 VVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 53,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,856 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 51,962 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,588 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers /splash shields fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 49,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2014 46,098 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,601 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front exhaust bracket weld cracked

Pass 2 May 2012 40,962 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,765 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/f steering system

Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,204 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2010 37,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,027 miles

Rear registration plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,481 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 22,177 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 22,152 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,347 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 26 Apr 2006 17,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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T270 VVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T270 VVW, 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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T270 VVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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