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T875 ELU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

185,219 mi
Last recorded185,219 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT875 ELU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 185,219 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 185,219 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 144,229 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 144,229 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 129,315 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 111,410 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 111,408 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 111,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 105,162 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 105,162 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 99,851 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

offside rear fuel pipe perishing

Fail 25 Jun 2013 99,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

offside rear fuel pipe perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2012 94,052 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 94,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 90,466 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

vehicle uneguards fittesd restricting inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2010 83,279 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 83,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,349 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 11 Jun 2009 76,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 18 Jun 2008 69,955 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 69,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

exhaust rattling at front

Pass 13 Jun 2007 63,354 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 60,072 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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T875 ELU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 T875 ELU, 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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T875 ELU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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