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UTL 423

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,673 mi
Last recorded105,673 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTL 423
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 105,673 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2015 102,737 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all other brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 102,728 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear metal pipe corroded. (7.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width front and rear plates. (6.3.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all other brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 102,309 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel lines have slight corrosion from front to rear at the clips

Pass 22 Mar 2011 101,217 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 101,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 84,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 80,327 miles

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 20 Jun 2007 74,799 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 66,303 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

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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UTL 423 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UTL 423, 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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What year was UTL 423 registered?

UTL 423 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 June 1999.

Is UTL 423 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTL 423 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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