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T947 DUY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,688 mi
Last recorded134,688 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT947 DUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2020 134,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system brackets deteriorated

fuel tank breather pipe deteriorated

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2019 129,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front coil spring body mount corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

front exhaust hanger is corroded

middle section exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 125,979 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe(front bushes) (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

fuel tank breather hose deteriorated on inner side of o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 26 Jan 2017 121,229 miles

General corrosion under car.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded Both coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Rubber fuel hose (breather hose?) at osr wheel arch area badly perrished! Marked.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 115,247 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 110,016 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s inner sill corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2015 110,016 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 107,198 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 104,261 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 104,261 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 98,729 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exshaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2012 98,729 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exshaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 86,486 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 78,120 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,138 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 71,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 64,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,793 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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T947 DUY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T947 DUY, 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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T947 DUY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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