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T447 DET

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,206 mi
Last recorded93,206 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT447 DET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 93,206 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR DIFF IS LEAKING

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 93,206 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR DIFF IS LEAKING

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 86,556 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 86,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 83,316 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 83,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 May 2021 83,115 miles

Central Front slight play in steering box

Nearside Front brake flexi pipe ferrule end poor condtion

Nearside Front coil spring very rustey

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear brake pipe covered in grease poor condtion

Nearside Rear slight oil leak on drive shaft seal

Offside Front brake flexi ferrule end in poor condtion

Offside Front coil spring very rusty

Offside Front side flasher slight of colour

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear brake pipe covered in grease poor condtion

Pass 29 May 2020 82,947 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 80,317 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 80,317 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 79,811 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,803 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,227 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 76,278 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 76,278 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 75,016 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,170 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 73,170 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 71,220 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 69,362 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,080 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 65,078 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 61,755 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 57,934 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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T447 DET is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T447 DET, 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 T447 DET registered?

T447 DET is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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