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A5 KWN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,008 mi
Last recorded171,008 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 KWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 171,008 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2017 166,028 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

slight play in front wheel bearings

surface corrosion around underbody areas and o/s/ floor holed in unprescribed area

Fail 14 Feb 2017 166,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

slight play in front wheel bearings

surface corrosion around underbody areas and o/s/ floor holed in unprescribed area

Pass 25 Sep 2015 164,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 164,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 159,179 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

water pump noisy

Fail 2 Sep 2013 149,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

bonnet pull

front exhaust bracket snapped off

handbrake effort

o/s mirror

o/s/f tyre inside edge

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 2 Sep 2013 149,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet pull

front exhaust bracket snapped off

handbrake effort

o/s mirror

o/s/f tyre inside edge

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 9 May 2012 135,962 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 131,630 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 122,777 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 111,078 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 111,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2008 103,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 May 2007 97,361 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 90,518 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2006 90,518 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2006 90,237 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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A5 KWN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A5 KWN, 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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A5 KWN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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