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T861 HBW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

182,321 mi
Last recorded182,321 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT861 HBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2023 182,321 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both front lens cloudy (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet corroded on bottom edge

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front and rear wings corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front wing mirror case lose

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 180,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 179,330 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion to all wheel arches

Fail 26 Oct 2021 179,263 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of n/s/f sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill - within 30cm of seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion to all wheel arches

Pass 9 Nov 2020 178,267 miles

GENERAL RUST TO ALL WHEEL ARCHES

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXI BRAKE HOSE FERRULE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL NEAR SUSPENSION ARM MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXI BRAKE HOSE FERRULE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL NEAR SUSPENSION ARM MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT AFFECTING STEERING OR BRAKING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 175,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexible brake hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexible brake hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not affecting steering or braking

Offside side repeater lens missing, but amber bulb fitted

general rust to wheel arches

Fail 14 May 2019 175,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexible brake hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexible brake hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not affecting steering or braking

Offside side repeater lens missing, but amber bulb fitted

general rust to wheel arches

Pass 9 May 2018 174,336 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 174,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 172,013 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to flexi hose metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

central exhaust system bracket broken but adequately supported

Pass 16 May 2016 164,385 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 156,152 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 147,892 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 147,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 138,712 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 129,797 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 120,454 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 120,454 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 18 May 2010 110,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2010 110,691 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 99,978 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 87,903 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 75,429 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 64,431 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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T861 HBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 T861 HBW, 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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T861 HBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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