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T42 SHC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,957 mi
Last recorded84,957 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 SHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 84,957 miles

Underside and suspension rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2024 84,857 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2023 84,423 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 83,485 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside suspension etc rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2021 82,173 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering box worn, but not excessively track rod slight play inner joint (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering box worn, but not excessively track rod slight play inner joint (2.1.1 (c) (i))

all shock absorbers corroded

under side rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2020 81,229 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroding

suspension components rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2019 80,566 miles

Front shock absorbers rusty

underside rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,486 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 78,612 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 78,612 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,475 miles

both front tyres on limit and perrishing

Pass 13 Oct 2015 76,501 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 76,501 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,860 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 74,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 72,647 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,647 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 71,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 70,108 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 70,108 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,672 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 65,811 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 63,316 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 58,897 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 58,897 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 52,365 miles

front discs corroded-ON LIMIT

rear discs corroded

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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T42 SHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 T42 SHC, 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 T42 SHC registered?

T42 SHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T42 SHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T42 SHC 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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