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A500 NEV

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

53,067 mi
Last recorded53,067 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA500 NEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 53,067 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 51,468 miles

Exhaust catalyst deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 19 Jul 2021 51,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 7 Jul 2020 51,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 11 Jul 2019 50,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 50,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 50,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear tyres wearing unevenly - nail in nearside rear

Slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 21 Jul 2017 50,357 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,707 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 49,452 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,970 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 45,776 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 44,493 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2011 44,199 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,160 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,902 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,878 miles

rattle from exhaust (cat)

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear flexis starting to perish

steering dampener starting to weap

Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,370 miles

rear flexi hoses starting to deteriorate †rear brake pipes starting to rust †exhaust system has a rattle

Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,988 miles

rattle in exhaust system

rear flexis starting to perish

Pass 29 Jul 2005 35,983 miles

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

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

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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A500 NEV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A500 NEV, 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 A500 NEV registered?

A500 NEV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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