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T318 KKU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

79,026 mi
Last recorded79,026 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT318 KKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 79,026 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 78,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 78,479 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 78,227 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 77,814 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,195 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 77,108 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 77,106 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 75,168 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 73,667 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 71,894 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 68,506 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 64,518 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 64,518 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 62,101 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine revs flucturating at mid revs being serviced here today

Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,250 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 58,863 miles

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

signs of cracking both n/s tyres front poor

Pass 7 Aug 2010 47,812 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 56,948 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 55,637 miles

ABS warning light was on fault cleared from o/s/f sensor, if light comes on again presenter will tend to

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

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

temporary repair front exhaust bracket- needs rewelding

Fail 2 Aug 2008 55,637 miles

ABS warning light was on fault cleared from o/s/f sensor, if light comes on again presenter will tend to

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

temporary repair front exhaust bracket- needs rewelding

Pass 9 Aug 2007 53,900 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 53,900 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 51,431 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 44,231 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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T318 KKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T318 KKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T318 KKU registered?

T318 KKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T318 KKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T318 KKU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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