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T977 DLX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,154 mi
Last recorded146,154 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT977 DLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 146,154 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear inner tail lamp not working

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

Slight corrosion to body and underside

Fail 16 Apr 2019 146,154 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear inner tail lamp not working

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

Slight corrosion to body and underside

Pass 16 Apr 2018 140,267 miles

Slight play in steering idler arm.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 133,070 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f steering idler arm slight play.

n/s/f steering idler arm slight play.

o/s/r and n/s/r slight floor corrosion.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 133,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers/undertrays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sat nav removed prior to test

Pass 13 Apr 2016 129,316 miles

all rear flexi brake pipes are perished

all rear metal brake pipes are corroded

front anti roll bar bushes are worn resulting in play

Fail 13 Apr 2016 129,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

all rear flexi brake pipes are perished

all rear metal brake pipes are corroded

front anti roll bar bushes are worn resulting in play

Pass 14 Apr 2015 125,321 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R rear inner sill slight corrosion.

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 14 Apr 2015 125,321 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R rear inner sill slight corrosion.

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

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 122,564 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 122,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 117,312 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 112,645 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 107,352 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 107,347 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 102,593 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 84,161 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 75,584 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a nail

Pass 16 Jun 2006 60,049 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 60,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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T977 DLX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T977 DLX, 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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T977 DLX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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