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T735 EES

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,339 mi
Last recorded186,339 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT735 EES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 186,339 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 186,339 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 179,020 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 174,088 miles

CO reading high, near max limit

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front reg plate deteriorating

n/s main beam slightly high

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2012 165,913 miles

both headlights have slight blue tint and o/s main beam aim slightly high

both rear indicators and both side repeaters have some loss of colour, o/s/r indicator has loose buld inside light unit

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre very close to minimum tread limit, strongly advise replacement

o/s/f wheel arch liner damaged and hanging below floor

Fail 8 Aug 2012 165,913 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both headlights have poor beam pattern and slight blue tint

both rear indicators and both side repeater have some loss of colour and o/s/r indicator has loose bulb inside lens

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

n/s maim beam aim high

n/s/r tyre measues just above minimum tread limit, strongly advise replacement ASAP

o/s/f wheel arch shield is damaged and hanging below floor

Pass 9 Aug 2011 154,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wiper starting to smear

Fail 4 Aug 2011 154,684 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

wiper starting to smear

Pass 5 Aug 2010 147,266 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 147,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 136,006 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 136,006 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 126,391 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 126,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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T735 EES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T735 EES, 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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T735 EES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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