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T449 LRN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,822 mi
Last recorded195,822 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT449 LRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 195,822 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

headlamp lenses discoloured

o/s floor corroded and holed

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

play in steering rack arms

under-trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2016 195,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

headlamp lenses discoloured

o/s floor corroded and holed

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

play in steering rack arms

under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 183,321 miles

headlamp lenses discoloured

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

play in steering rack arms

under-trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 183,319 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamp lenses discoloured

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

play in steering rack arms

under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 171,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear outer wing wheel arches (corrosion)

headlamp lenses discoloured but affecting output or beam image

n/s front fog lamp lens incomplete

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2013 159,605 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 149,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s door mirror insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2011 134,796 miles

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

n/s steering rack arm (play)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 134,796 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s steering rack arm (play)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 121,054 miles

1 n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

2 o/s/f mirror loose

3 parking permit in drivers view.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 121,054 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

2 o/s/f mirror loose

3 parking permit in drivers view.

Pass 29 Aug 2009 106,585 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 106,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

front near side front off side indicators getting white

front off side fog light not working

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Sep 2008 91,453 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 84,048 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 78,656 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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T449 LRN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T449 LRN, 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 T449 LRN registered?

T449 LRN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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