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B20 CLK

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,960 mi
Last recorded120,960 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 120,960 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 120,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotashon (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 115,514 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 103,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 103,086 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 103,080 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 94,914 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bulb failure warning displayed but operation of testable lights satasfactory at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2012 94,864 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 94,864 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 93,396 miles

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

n/s/f inner track rod has slight play

o/s/f inner track rod has slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2010 91,379 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall and wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2010 91,374 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall and wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2009 88,751 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 84,009 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 84,009 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 78,151 miles

Slight movement to near side front stearing.

Pass 13 Jan 2007 71,187 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 65,719 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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B20 CLK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B20 CLK, 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 B20 CLK registered?

B20 CLK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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