MOT Status
ValidMileage
84,957 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Underside and suspension rusty
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)
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))
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
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
Nearside Outer sill corroding
suspension components rusty
Front shock absorbers rusty
underside rusty
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres on limit and perrishing
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)
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)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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