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T579 UHH

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,446 mi
Last recorded134,446 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT579 UHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 134,446 miles

car under side covered in mud

ns/os front brake pipes corroding

ns/os front inner steering arm joints have play

ns/os front outer anti roll bar bushes slight play

ns/os front spring mounts slight corroshion

ns/os front wheel bearings have play

ns/os rear brake pipes corroding

steering box is damp with fluid

Fail 22 Feb 2016 134,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

car under side covered in mud

ns/os front brake pipes corroding

ns/os front inner steering arm joints have play

ns/os front outer anti roll bar bushes slight play

ns/os front spring mounts slight corroshion

ns/os front wheel bearings have play

ns/os rear brake pipes corroding

steering box is damp with fluid

Pass 25 Feb 2015 120,966 miles

child seat fitted to ns rear seat

ns/os front brake pipes corroding

ns/os front outer anti roll bar bushes slight play

ns/os front track rod end knuckles slight play

ns/os rear brake pipes corroding

steering box damp

Fail 25 Feb 2015 120,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

child seat fitted to ns rear seat

ns/os front brake pipes corroding

ns/os front outer anti roll bar bushes slight play

ns/os front track rod end knuckles slight play

ns/os rear brake pipes corroding

steering box damp

Pass 3 Feb 2014 108,219 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 108,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 98,624 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 98,624 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 90,827 miles

ns front steering idler slight play

ns/os front suspention arm bushes perishing

os front steering box slightly damp

Pass 25 Feb 2011 84,414 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 84,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 83,614 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 78,042 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 71,978 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 64,338 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 60,967 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 59,348 miles

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

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

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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T579 UHH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 T579 UHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T579 UHH registered?

T579 UHH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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