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T581 DRP

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,946 mi
Last recorded117,946 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT581 DRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 117,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 113,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 112,284 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 104,886 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 104,864 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,071 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,246 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,855 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,897 miles

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHING

FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN TO LIMITS DISCS ARE LIPPED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 18 Mar 2015 81,871 miles

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

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHING

FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN TO LIMITS DISCS ARE LIPPED

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,851 miles

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

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,891 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,821 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,491 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,085 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,203 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,711 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,660 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,771 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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T581 DRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 T581 DRP, 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 T581 DRP registered?

T581 DRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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