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T549 XAT

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

190,527 mi
Last recorded190,527 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT549 XAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2017 190,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering pivot housing (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake performance not tested due to n/s r tyre canvas showing. (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Rear Oil leak diff area ()

Front tyres wearing more inner edges n/s and o/s

front to rear along chassis n/s rusted and corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 180,135 miles

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

Offside washer jet inoperative, but nearside covers adequately

Oil leak ()

Oil leak Rear diff. input seal ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Steering has slight play in nearside and offside inner tie rods

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2015 168,724 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlight lenses deteriorated

offside washer jet not working, but nearside covers adequately

Pass 8 Aug 2014 165,451 miles

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

Nearside and Offside steering arms have slight play

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 165,451 miles

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

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

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

Nearside and Offside steering arms have slight play

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 160,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

wear in steering idler bush

Pass 7 Mar 2012 153,159 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 146,297 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Cut in n/s/f tyre

Fuel pipe corroded

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 134,396 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 118,643 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 103,526 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 103,526 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 86,385 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 86,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 71,731 miles

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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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T549 XAT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 T549 XAT, 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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T549 XAT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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