MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)
all tyre valves deteriorated
front outer sills corroded
nearside and offside rear outer wheel arches corroded
offside front sidelight dim
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
offside headlight aim poor
offside washer jet poor
rear inner sills corroded
Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)
all tyre valves deteriorated
front outer sills corroded
nearside and offside rear outer wheel arches corroded
offside front sidelight dim
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
offside headlight aim poor
offside washer jet poor
rear inner sills corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight play in steering box
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
slight play in steering box
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
general chassis surface corrosion
replacement wheel bolt N/S/F wheel poor
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front wing has damage but at time of test no sharp edges.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyres worn very close to limit on edges
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyres worn very close to limit on edges
both front tyres wearing low
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front tyres wearing low
both nearside and ofside top suspension arms have slight play
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Slight imbalance to front brakes
Slight imbalance to front brakes
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre has a damaged sidewall
spare wheel fitted to nearside front. has a tempory use only sticker although tyre correct size.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T42 OBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 T42 OBH, 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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T42 OBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 1999.
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