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T537 UCF

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,069 mi
Last recorded134,069 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT537 UCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 134,069 miles

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

front offside wheel arch as rusting but not sharp edges

under car as plastic trim preventing full inspection of under body parts

Fail 18 Apr 2013 134,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front offside wheel arch as rusting but not sharp edges

under car as plastic trim preventing full inspection of under body parts

Pass 18 Dec 2012 133,617 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 133,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 130,485 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 130,485 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

osf tyre wall damage

Pass 2 Nov 2010 127,196 miles

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

advise rear brake pads low

Fail 1 Nov 2010 127,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Sep 2009 117,741 miles

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

Oil leak on rear diff

Fail 16 Sep 2009 117,741 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak on rear diff

Pass 24 Jun 2008 102,580 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI AND ALL BRAKE PIPES IN GOOD ORDER ADVISE TO WAX OIL TO KEEP IN SAME GOOD ORDER advise only

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 91,957 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 86,783 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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T537 UCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T537 UCF, 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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T537 UCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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