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5 KNH

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,867 mi
Last recorded56,867 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 KNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 56,867 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 56,514 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 55,964 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2023 55,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 53,632 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 51,418 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 50,716 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 50,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 47,409 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 47,151 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 47,151 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 46,447 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,868 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 43,192 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 40,585 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,555 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 33,973 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 31,548 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has side wall cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,502 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 29,502 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,762 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,314 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,069 miles

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

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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5 KNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 5 KNH, 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 5 KNH registered?

5 KNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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