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T540 RDK

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,830 mi
Last recorded53,830 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT540 RDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 53,830 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake discs corroded

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

some corrosion under vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2026 53,829 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine does not "rev" sufficiently (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake discs corroded

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

some corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2025 53,823 miles

near side rear tyre perishing around edge

rear subframe rusting

Fail 8 Aug 2025 53,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side rear floor rusted through around drain bung (7.1.1 (a) (i))

near side rear tyre perishing around edge

rear subframe rusting

Pass 17 Aug 2023 53,136 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

rear suspension subframe rusting in places

some other rear suspension components rusting

Pass 30 Aug 2022 52,382 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 52,345 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords near side front outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 49,985 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads wearing low

headlamp lenses deteriorated

off side rear tyre outer edge quite badly perished

rear brake discs inner faces quite badly rusting / worn

rear of outer sill panels / rear wheel arch areas rusting

Pass 11 Sep 2020 47,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 47,602 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 47,580 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,338 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,105 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,781 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 45,780 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 45,424 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,681 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,329 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,691 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,250 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 31,253 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 31,253 miles

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

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

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

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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T540 RDK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T540 RDK, 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 T540 RDK registered?

T540 RDK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is T540 RDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T540 RDK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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