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T79 KGN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,722 mi
Last recorded55,722 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT79 KGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 55,722 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 54,790 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 54,770 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens corroded (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 53,978 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 52,685 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 51,790 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 50,627 miles

both front shocks outer body are starting to rust and the bottom bushes are starting to crack

Pass 2 Jul 2018 49,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear brake pipes are starting to rust

Pass 13 Jun 2017 47,018 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blade

Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,151 miles

All 4 tyres cracked on sidewalls

Steering damper has light misting of oil

exhaust bracket to gearbox weld cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,949 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all eour tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

slight play in steering o/s

Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,853 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,536 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,136 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,812 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside nearside front calipers corrroded

offside nearside front nearside rear offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 33,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside nearside rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,996 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 30,657 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 30,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,918 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 26,914 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,847 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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T79 KGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 T79 KGN, 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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T79 KGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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