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T462 MBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,713 mi
Last recorded140,713 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT462 MBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 140,713 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 131,548 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2017 116,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2016 119,511 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 109,380 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 109,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 86,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 86,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,102 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 57,401 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,530 miles

all metal brake pipes fusty

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 49,595 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 49,595 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 46,300 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,165 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,213 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 39,213 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 36,839 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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T462 MBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T462 MBJ, 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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T462 MBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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