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T293 RPB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,418 mi
Last recorded116,418 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT293 RPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 116,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 114,381 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 114,381 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 113,422 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 113,355 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 111,962 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 111,962 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 108,583 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 105,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 102,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 102,344 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 99,405 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 99,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 96,470 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 7 Nov 2011 83,471 miles

BOTH FRONT STEERING ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 83,456 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT STEERING ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2010 69,880 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 69,880 miles

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

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

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

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

rear main brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2008 60,011 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 53,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 44,142 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 35,172 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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T293 RPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T293 RPB, 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 T293 RPB registered?

T293 RPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 August 1999.

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