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T983 SPA

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,082 mi
Last recorded124,082 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT983 SPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 124,082 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 117,824 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 111,681 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Fail 29 Sep 2014 111,680 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 99,238 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 99,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 85,685 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 81,214 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,759 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 77,907 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 75,457 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 75,457 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2007 66,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 66,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 64,999 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 64,999 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 60,467 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 SPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SPA, 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

How do I check the history of T983 SPA?

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What year was T983 SPA registered?

T983 SPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 August 1999.

Is T983 SPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T983 SPA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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