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T480 KGO

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,302 mi
Last recorded131,302 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT480 KGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 131,302 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 131,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

heat shield loose

Pass 8 Dec 2021 125,977 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 120,308 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 113,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring worn BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 102,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 92,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre low on edge

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

both rear tyres close too limit

Fail 1 Jun 2017 92,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front tyre low on edge

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

both rear tyres close too limit

Pass 15 Jun 2016 86,465 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 86,464 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside disc surface extremely rusty and pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 84,759 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 79,673 miles

Both rear brake hoses deteriorated.

Front and rear brake pads wearing down.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 79,673 miles

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

Both rear brake hoses deteriorated.

Front and rear brake pads wearing down.

Pass 23 May 2013 76,292 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 76,292 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 71,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 71,824 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 67,621 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 62,773 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,771 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 52,804 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 47,747 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 43,519 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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T480 KGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KGO, 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 T480 KGO registered?

T480 KGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T480 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T480 KGO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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