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8888 SR

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,151 mi
Last recorded53,151 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8888 SR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 53,151 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 53,007 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 52,984 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 52,842 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,533 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 52,281 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 51,971 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 51,971 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 51,971 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 51,699 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,112 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 50,639 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 48,923 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,491 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 44,491 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

propshaft front coupling worn

Pass 30 Oct 2013 41,550 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 38,690 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,222 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,276 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,642 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,921 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 22,747 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 19,957 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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8888 SR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 8888 SR, 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 8888 SR registered?

8888 SR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 November 1999.

Is 8888 SR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8888 SR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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