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T853 KKW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

99,046 mi
Last recorded99,046 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT853 KKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 99,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 98,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 98,560 miles

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

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

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

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

metal fuel pipe corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 97,476 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 94,767 miles

tyre wearing on edge

Pass 13 Oct 2016 89,284 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,172 miles

Both Rear Metal Brake Pipes Corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2013 81,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2012 77,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 74,459 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 74,456 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 71,052 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,126 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 58,406 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 50,986 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 42,598 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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T853 KKW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 T853 KKW, 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 T853 KKW registered?

T853 KKW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is T853 KKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T853 KKW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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