MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight play in steering joints
All direction indicators incorrect colour all (4.4.3 (a))
Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91v(also perished) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
slight play in steering joints
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust bracket missing from middle section, system still adequately supported
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Exhaust bracket missing from middle section, system still adequately supported
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise front pads getting low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T281 SDG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 T281 SDG, 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 T281 SDG registered?
T281 SDG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 July 1999.
Is T281 SDG safe to buy?
The MOT history for T281 SDG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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