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T280 SBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

104,714 mi
Last recorded104,714 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 SBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 104,714 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 100,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 97,704 miles

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

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

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

Slight dampness around fuel tank. Plastic cover obstructing view

Pass 4 Aug 2023 93,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 89,880 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside front and nearside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 88,077 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 88,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 86,659 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 84,080 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front mount broken

Pass 31 Jul 2018 83,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 83,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 83,328 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,216 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 80,959 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 78,559 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 76,014 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still secure

front exhaust pipe to centre section flange deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2012 74,697 miles

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

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

front exhaust flange & bracket corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,697 miles

front exhaust flange & bracket corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2011 73,535 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 73,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 72,455 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,396 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 71,395 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 70,133 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 68,421 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 68,359 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear tyres perished

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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T280 SBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 T280 SBJ, 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 T280 SBJ registered?

T280 SBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T280 SBJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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