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T856 XBX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,635 mi
Last recorded88,635 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT856 XBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 88,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2021 88,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 78,256 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 78,256 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 76,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 76,030 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Fail 17 May 2018 76,017 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2017 75,919 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 24 May 2016 75,506 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 14 May 2015 75,259 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 75,253 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 75,253 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 74,678 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 73,936 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 73,433 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 72,039 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 68,004 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 64,292 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 59,416 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 52,903 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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T856 XBX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T856 XBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T856 XBX registered?

T856 XBX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T856 XBX safe to buy?

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