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T65 KNV

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,268 mi
Last recorded134,268 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT65 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 134,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 135,388 miles

Had to clean brake discs off.customer has used a protective penetrating oil on the under body

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 135,388 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Had to clean brake discs off.customer has used a protective penetrating oil on the under body

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 130,272 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 124,985 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 118,974 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 113,805 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 106,237 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 104,608 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 98,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 98,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 90,760 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 90,760 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

play in front ball joints

Pass 4 Aug 2005 77,493 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 77,493 miles

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

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

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

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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T65 KNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T65 KNV, 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 T65 KNV registered?

T65 KNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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