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T493 OKE

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

189,384 mi
Last recorded189,384 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT493 OKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 189,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

steering rack damper slight misting of oil

Fail 16 May 2019 189,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

steering rack damper slight misting of oil

Pass 16 Apr 2018 185,189 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 May 2017 179,639 miles

n/s and o/s inner track rod joints have slight play

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion but not seriously weakened

under trays and sill covers fitted covering some items

Pass 12 May 2016 168,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 159,634 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 152,845 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 145,845 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 136,570 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 136,570 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 130,340 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

power steearing belt slight crack

Pass 25 Mar 2011 130,340 miles

power steearing belt slight crack

Pass 20 Nov 2009 116,816 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 116,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 103,081 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 93,888 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 80,428 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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T493 OKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 T493 OKE, 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 T493 OKE registered?

T493 OKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T493 OKE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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