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T983 CLP

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,012 mi
Last recorded125,012 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT983 CLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 125,012 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 125,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres underinflated 10-24 PSI

Pass 27 Aug 2016 122,402 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 122,402 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 119,991 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to fouling on mud guard

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

bodywork has scratches

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

nearside rear tyre inner wall has light cut

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 117,698 miles

both rear tyres has cuts and cracks

foot brake pedal anti slip rubber worn/cut

Fail 27 Aug 2014 117,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres has cuts and cracks

foot brake pedal anti slip rubber worn/cut

Pass 28 Aug 2013 115,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 28 Aug 2013 115,137 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 28 Jun 2012 111,632 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 111,630 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 108,648 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 108,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 104,091 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 104,091 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 99,635 miles

rear tyres wearing,corrosion to suspension mounts/components,oil leak

Fail 2 May 2008 93,214 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2008 93,214 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 87,285 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 83,409 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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T983 CLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T983 CLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T983 CLP registered?

T983 CLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T983 CLP safe to buy?

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