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T73 KBY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,280 mi
Last recorded104,280 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT73 KBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 104,280 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak at back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 104,267 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering system fouling Spindle fouling on full lock (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak at back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 100,412 miles

Nearside Front head lamp deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2016 91,951 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 91,860 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped along with fuel lines. (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

exhaust outer skin corroded. But not leaking exhaust gasses.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,527 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 70,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,286 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 56,903 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 56,903 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,763 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,893 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 46,152 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 42,598 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 42,598 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 38,744 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 33,948 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 May 2007 33,948 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 27,144 miles

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

Offside Front 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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T73 KBY 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 68.4%.

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 T73 KBY, 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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T73 KBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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