MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front number plate damaged
Headlamps aged
Slight play in rack spindles/arms
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front number plate damaged
Headlamps aged
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Slight play in rack spindles/arms
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front engine cover adrift
Nearside front spot lamp damaged
Rear brake discs lipped and corroded
Rear number plate deteriorating
SRS light on
Service reminder on
Slight play in front wheel bearings
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage to treads
Various covers and undertrays restricting views
Various minor oil leaks
Wet Test
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front engine cover adrift
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front spot lamp damaged
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake discs lipped and corroded
Rear number plate deteriorating
SRS light on
Service reminder on
Slight play in front wheel bearings
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage to treads
Various covers and undertrays restricting views
Various minor oil leaks
Wet Test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front foglight smashed
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front foglight smashed
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside foglamp smashed
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear discs slightly worn and pitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside foglamp smashed
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear discs slightly worn and pitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front number plate deteriorating
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front number plate cracked
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres low
nearside front tyre low outer edge
both rear tyres low inner edges 2.5mm
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T480 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 T480 BPO, 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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T480 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 April 1999.
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