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T48 SCD

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,169 mi
Last recorded117,169 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT48 SCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 117,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sills and rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sills and wheel arch corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 114,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic under trays fitted

slight corrosion to inner sills outer sills and both rear wheel arches

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wing

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 109,674 miles

Advise: Corrosoion to nearside front inner wing /

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to both outer and inner sills / both rear outer wheel arches

Fail 3 Jun 2015 109,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to both outer and inner sills / both rear outer wheel arches

Pass 27 May 2014 101,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside headlight aim poor

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear chassis rail corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 101,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside headlight aim poor

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,202 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 6 Jun 2013 98,196 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

damage to nearside outer sill

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 94,084 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both sides rear wheel arches and n/s outer sill have some corrosion

centre exhaust silencer slightly corroded

n/s headlamp has weak beam pattern

Pass 28 Jan 2011 91,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both sides rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

n/s headlamp has weak beam pattern

n/s/r coil spring top cup area has some corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2010 90,043 miles

n/s/f headlamp bracket is cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2010 90,043 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f headlamp bracket is cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2009 87,640 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 84,868 miles

corrosion to both rear wheelarches,and corrosion starting on rear subframe

Fail 8 Jan 2008 84,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to both rear wheelarches,and corrosion starting on rear subframe

Pass 13 Feb 2007 76,394 miles

o/s inner pos lamp not working,outer ok

Pass 17 Jan 2006 66,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T48 SCD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T48 SCD, 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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T48 SCD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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