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T871 XBX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

117,106 mi
Last recorded117,106 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT871 XBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 117,106 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 116,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

both front jacking points corroded but not excessive

both rear tyres have splits on inner side walls but cords are not exposed

Pass 9 Nov 2023 113,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside and offside inner sills and front jacking points corroded, partially obscured by plastic covers.

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 113,893 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside and offside inner sills and front jacking points corroded, partially obscured by plastic covers.

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 111,524 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside floorpan corroded.

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 109,462 miles

Body corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Gearbox oil leak.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle oil leak.

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Fail 11 Nov 2021 109,447 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to get within idle limits. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Body corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Gearbox oil leak.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle oil leak.

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 16 Nov 2020 107,170 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 107,165 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 101,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 94,312 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 94,312 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 87,146 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 87,146 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported braket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,616 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 79,616 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 70,650 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 62,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 62,648 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,134 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 48,520 miles

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

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

rear brake disc slight worn

Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,520 miles

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

rear brake disc slight worn

Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,590 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,347 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,264 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,854 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 25,769 miles

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 21,560 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 17,906 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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T871 XBX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 T871 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.

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What year was T871 XBX registered?

T871 XBX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T871 XBX safe to buy?

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