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A6 VYN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,487 mi
Last recorded128,487 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 128,487 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 128,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area fractured inner arch next to abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 126,890 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 126,887 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 126,775 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 126,695 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 126,546 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 126,080 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2020 126,080 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2019 125,691 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 122,835 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 122,835 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 119,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 115,147 miles

Front Wiper smearing

Gearbox dipstick missing

Offside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2016 115,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens foggy (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens foggy (1.8.A.1b)

Front Wiper smearing

Gearbox dipstick missing

Offside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 110,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner edge.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 106,259 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 102,465 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

propshaft rubber coupling worn

Fail 17 Sep 2013 102,465 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

propshaft rubber coupling worn

Pass 20 Sep 2012 99,030 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 95,984 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 93,008 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 89,998 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

washer low

wipers starting split

Pass 11 Sep 2008 84,104 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 84,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 80,359 miles

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 12 Sep 2006 72,656 miles

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

nsr tyre has a nail on the edge which can not be repaired

Pass 12 Sep 2005 65,747 miles

advise-- rear no.plate starting to disfigure † -- baffles loose in center box † -- damage to sidewall of o/s/r tyre †

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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A6 VYN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A6 VYN, 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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A6 VYN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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