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786 BS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,596 mi
Last recorded58,596 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration786 BS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 58,596 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 53,084 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 49,875 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2021 46,507 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 46,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 46,490 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2020 46,487 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 46,161 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2017 45,768 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 45,390 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 45,390 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 45,269 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 45,194 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 44,776 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 44,104 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,967 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 41,386 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,935 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 38,935 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 34,754 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 31,317 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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786 BS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 786 BS, 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 786 BS registered?

786 BS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is 786 BS safe to buy?

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