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T470 KHE

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,217 mi
Last recorded176,217 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT470 KHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 176,217 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spare wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 176,217 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault plugged in wheel speed sensor (1.6 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spare wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 168,267 miles

Advise both front axle tyres and o,s rear tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Advise rear axle brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 159,002 miles

Rear SUSPENSION CREAK

Pass 3 Apr 2015 148,713 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 135,382 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 129,049 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 124,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 119,105 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 8 Feb 2010 114,677 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 114,677 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 90,729 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 84,085 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 84,085 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 70,793 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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T470 KHE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T470 KHE, 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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T470 KHE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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