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T543 XCG

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,900 mi
Last recorded126,900 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT543 XCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 126,900 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 126,900 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lamps lenses oxidised (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 123,652 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 106,743 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 106,743 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))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 90,547 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 90,547 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 86,183 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

wiper blade split

Pass 7 Dec 2015 85,136 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 83,812 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 81,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips in screen

Pass 23 Aug 2012 79,563 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2012 79,563 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2011 77,009 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 77,009 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 76,620 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 76,620 miles

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

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

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,259 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both number plates starting to delaminate

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

front wiper blade poor

Pass 18 Aug 2008 69,394 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 63,519 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 63,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre cut on outter wall

Pass 31 Aug 2006 55,610 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 55,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 50,259 miles

slight cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre

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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T543 XCG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T543 XCG, 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 T543 XCG registered?

T543 XCG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 May 1999.

Is T543 XCG safe to buy?

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