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T304 SDT

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,920 mi
Last recorded98,920 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT304 SDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 98,920 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 98,919 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2024 91,245 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing four slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 81,830 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 81,800 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 80,366 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2021 80,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 80,249 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 80,249 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 80,014 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 80,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 79,755 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 77,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 77,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 76,653 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 76,408 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,814 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 74,659 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 74,382 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,266 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 71,679 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,740 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 66,740 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 58,290 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 49,619 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 40,228 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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T304 SDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 T304 SDT, 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 T304 SDT registered?

T304 SDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T304 SDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T304 SDT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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