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T448 FBL

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,955 mi
Last recorded152,955 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT448 FBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 152,955 miles

Offside Inner tail light not working

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shocks damp & corroded

drivers door check strap broken

rattle from inside catalytic convertor

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes from abs unit

Fail 21 Aug 2023 152,864 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Inner tail light not working

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shocks damp & corroded

drivers door check strap broken

front brake pads appear low

rattle from inside catalytic convertor

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes from abs unit

Pass 22 Aug 2022 147,615 miles

heavy corrosion o/s/f jacking point area

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 15 Aug 2022 147,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured rubbing road wheel (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heavy corrosion o/s/f jacking point area

n/s door mirror glass missing

n/s/r tyre punctured

o/s/r tyre on limit

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2021 145,099 miles

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

oil leak from engine bay area

Fail 5 Aug 2021 145,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

oil leak from engine bay area

Pass 27 Aug 2020 142,847 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 139,504 miles

all front and rear shocks corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2018 136,251 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear shocks corroding

oil leak from engine bay area

Pass 13 Jun 2017 132,504 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 130,239 miles

steel brake pipes have some rust

Pass 17 Jun 2015 126,573 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 123,253 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 25 Jun 2013 114,431 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 107,966 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 107,921 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 105,127 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 105,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plates taped in place --- secure at time of testing but should be permanently fixed.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 96,885 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 96,885 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 84,282 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 84,281 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 80,063 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 72,982 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2007 72,982 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2006 63,190 miles

both rear tyres slight wear to inner edges

lower engine tray fitted

sill covers fitted

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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T448 FBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T448 FBL, 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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T448 FBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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