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T978 UYA

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,001 mi
Last recorded142,001 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT978 UYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 142,001 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

gearbox oil leak

undercarriage allover slighlty corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2020 136,537 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 136,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 136,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 135,690 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 133,881 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 133,880 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 132,953 miles

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

Nearside Inner Slight play in steering arm.

Offside Inner Slight play in steering arm.

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

Fail 6 May 2017 132,953 miles

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

Nearside Inner Slight play in steering arm.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Slight play in steering arm.

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

Pass 13 May 2016 130,883 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 125,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside inner steering arm ball joint has slight play

offside inner steering arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 29 Apr 2015 125,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside inner steering arm ball joint has slight play

offside inner steering arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2014 119,033 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 119,033 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 114,611 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

diff nose seal leaking

Fail 22 Apr 2013 114,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

diff nose seal leaking

Pass 2 May 2012 110,133 miles

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)

Fail 1 May 2012 110,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 3 May 2011 105,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 96,699 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 86,091 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Tear in nearside front outer tyre wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 75,232 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 67,360 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 65,729 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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T978 UYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T978 UYA, 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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T978 UYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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