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T53 HFV

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,355 mi
Last recorded95,355 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT53 HFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 95,355 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 95,355 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 91,888 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,153 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,384 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,107 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 84,822 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 81,598 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 76,142 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 76,141 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front worn on outer edge

nearside rear rim damaged

offside front worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2008 70,769 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 63,708 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 51,642 miles

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

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

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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T53 HFV 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 84.6%.

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 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 T53 HFV, 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 T53 HFV registered?

T53 HFV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T53 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T53 HFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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