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T729 HTX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,958 mi
Last recorded104,958 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT729 HTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 104,958 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 104,958 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 102,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body has slightly croded around wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 102,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body has slightly croded around wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,997 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Oct 2015 97,276 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 95,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 95,160 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 92,439 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 87,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 87,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 81,748 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 74,763 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 74,763 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,839 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 68,839 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 62,177 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 62,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 17 Apr 2007 56,567 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 53,292 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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T729 HTX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T729 HTX, 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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T729 HTX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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