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T275 SPA

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

139,074 mi
Last recorded139,074 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT275 SPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 139,074 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 138,866 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 138,362 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 137,826 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 137,551 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 136,264 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

oil dampness around bottom of undertray area

Fail 1 Dec 2020 136,264 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f fog light inop

oil dampness around bottom of undertray area

Pass 2 Dec 2019 135,066 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 133,542 miles

centre exhaust is heavily corroded at joint to front/bracket broken

Fail 30 Nov 2018 133,542 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust is heavily corroded at joint to front/bracket broken

Pass 1 Dec 2017 131,774 miles

front exhaust flange heavily corroded and requires attention

front exhaust gearbox bracket broken

steering damper is leaking and requires attention

Pass 2 Dec 2016 130,091 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

exhast hanger broken

Pass 4 Dec 2015 128,270 miles

noise when turn side to side

Pass 4 Dec 2014 125,859 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 125,859 miles

Direction indicator 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)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 122,792 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 119,639 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 119,639 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wheels has slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2011 117,786 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 115,333 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)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 115,333 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 4 Dec 2009 113,668 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 113,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 112,427 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 112,427 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 108,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 103,570 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 103,570 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 98,619 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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T275 SPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 T275 SPA, 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 T275 SPA registered?

T275 SPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 1999.

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