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T863 RNS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,252 mi
Last recorded97,252 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT863 RNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 97,252 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 97,252 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 95,676 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 95,676 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 94,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,971 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 88,247 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 86,487 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 80,686 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,697 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,884 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 65,251 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 60,503 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,158 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 52,560 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 50,340 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,553 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 42,720 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 35,671 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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T863 RNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 T863 RNS, 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 T863 RNS registered?

T863 RNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T863 RNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T863 RNS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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