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T56 SNG

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

141,762 mi
Last recorded141,762 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 SNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2024 141,762 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both need polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch to chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch to chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner and outer side walls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Left rear reverse light not working

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 136,237 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 132,851 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 128,319 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear underside corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 125,344 miles

Rear Suspension components corroded

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 120,965 miles

Both rear outer sills corroding

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 113,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2018 113,073 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2018 112,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 107,585 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 100,774 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 94,700 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

the exhaust centre hanger is broken

Pass 10 Jun 2014 88,075 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 81,558 miles

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

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

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

some brake pipes are greased

Fail 17 Jun 2013 81,558 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

some brake pipes are greased

Pass 17 May 2012 73,975 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 65,760 miles

Advise O/S/R brake disc slightly pitted

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 61,261 miles

1/ slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 23 May 2009 58,110 miles

slight play in near side and off side front ball joint

Pass 21 May 2008 49,630 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 40,997 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Pass 24 May 2006 33,519 miles

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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T56 SNG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T56 SNG, 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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T56 SNG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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