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T462 PNV

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,630 mi
Last recorded104,630 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT462 PNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 104,630 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear boot rusty

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2018 104,626 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides and det lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side rep (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both sides (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear boot corroded

Rear exhaust hanger coroded

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 143,360 miles

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

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

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

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

covers over both outer sills

slight play in steering inner joints

under trays fitted

Fail 26 May 2017 143,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

covers over both outer sills

slight play in steering inner joints

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 94,086 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fr & rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front bumper loose

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe to tank corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 88,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 88,319 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 83,187 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Nov 2013 83,187 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Dec 2011 81,448 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front tyre outer wall slightly damaged.

oil filer cap has a build up of cream. engine needs attention.

rear discs slightly worn.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,583 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 72,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s rear inner wall of tyre has small cuts.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,117 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,933 miles

air bag light on

Pass 12 Jun 2007 45,745 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 45,083 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 43,828 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 42,754 miles

a different front cross member has been welded in. repair seems good at time of test

Fail 12 Jan 2006 42,739 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

a different front cross member/engine bed has been welded in.repair seems good at time of test

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 PNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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