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T437 MLD

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

185,985 mi
Last recorded185,985 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT437 MLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 185,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 185,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. ADJUSTED WITH IN TOLLERENCE (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 177,481 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 168,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 168,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 158,266 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 158,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 149,019 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 141,758 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 135,035 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 135,032 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 134,506 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 133,735 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 133,556 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 128,411 miles

centre exhaust mounting missing

parking brake pedal anti slip missing

slight deterioration exhaust system

Fail 28 Jun 2012 128,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust mounting missing

nearside rear brake pad anti rattle spring incorrectly fitted

parking brake pedal anti slip missing

slight deterioration exhaust system

Pass 28 Jul 2011 120,868 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 117,213 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 101,660 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 82,092 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 65,899 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 65,899 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 55,861 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 55,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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T437 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T437 MLD, 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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T437 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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