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T53 AGJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,274 mi
Last recorded193,274 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT53 AGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 193,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 193,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 187,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 187,784 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail cracked \ corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2018 182,806 miles

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

rear sub frame has slight corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2018 182,806 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

rear sub frame has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2017 170,343 miles

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 18 Jan 2016 146,756 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 146,756 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 128,469 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 128,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 121,299 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

surface corrosion front,rear suspension

Pass 8 Jan 2013 114,823 miles

A few light scratches in zone A on front windscreen

Handbrake warning lamp not illuminated

Main beam warning lamp not illuminated

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight freeplay in nearside front inner steering joint

Fail 7 Jan 2013 114,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

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

A few light scratches in zone A on front windscreen

Handbrake warning lamp not illuminated

Main beam warning lamp not illuminated

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight freeplay in nearside front inner steering joint

Pass 19 Dec 2011 104,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front anti-roll bar bush has slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2011 97,639 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 89,742 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Rear tyres wearing close to limits.

Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 82,499 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 82,446 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 77,214 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 77,214 miles

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 71,555 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 71,555 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre nailed

Pass 3 Nov 2005 66,625 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edge & near side rear tyre has wear in both sidewalls

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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T53 AGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T53 AGJ, 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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T53 AGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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