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T499 KNB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,032 mi
Last recorded89,032 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT499 KNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,032 miles

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

general corrosion noticed and advice

Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,637 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 85,637 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 85,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

coil spring corroded nsr and osr (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper smearing slightly

nsr and osr wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,531 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 83,531 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 79,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

corrosion rear wheel arches

front wiper smearing

Fail 19 Jan 2015 79,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

corrosion rear wheel arches

front wiper smearing

Pass 3 Feb 2014 74,025 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 66,555 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 59,039 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 59,039 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,974 miles

front pads 80%worn

Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,876 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 37,526 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on tread,bald on outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2008 35,052 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 32,049 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 32,049 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear and side indicator bulbs; colour fading

Pass 17 Feb 2006 28,040 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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T499 KNB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T499 KNB, 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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T499 KNB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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