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T7 CLK

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,620 mi
Last recorded114,620 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 114,620 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRING DELAMINATED & CORRODED

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

N/S/R STOP LAMP LENSE CRACKED

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SILLS COVERS FITTED HARD TO INSPECT

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/F & O/S/F BY upper SHOCKER MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 114,603 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. and wrong size wheel (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp leans slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower sill trim clips missing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake disc backing plate slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s brake backing plates slightly cordded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 110,562 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 108,356 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 105,350 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 10,181 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on in ner edge advise attention now

sill plastic covers insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2012 95,539 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 91,219 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 91,216 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

wheel arches corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2010 86,396 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 86,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 79,880 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 79,880 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 73,775 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 67,509 miles

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

front tyres approchin limit

Pass 14 Jun 2006 66,687 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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T7 CLK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T7 CLK, 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 T7 CLK registered?

T7 CLK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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