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T851 UCH

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,158 mi
Last recorded113,158 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT851 UCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 113,158 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 113,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 108,772 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 108,772 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 108,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 103,604 miles

N/S mirror glass held in by tape

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 98,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 92,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 926,933 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 88,283 miles

Both rear discs badly corroded

Front brakes 21% imbalance

Pass 19 Jan 2010 82,608 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 77,636 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 77,635 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 72,736 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 68,609 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 88,608 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 65,111 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 65,111 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 65,110 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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T851 UCH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T851 UCH, 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 T851 UCH registered?

T851 UCH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is T851 UCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T851 UCH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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