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B3 MPS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,525 mi
Last recorded111,525 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 MPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 111,525 miles

fuel pipes corroded

n/s mirror broken

Fail 31 Jul 2021 111,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

n/s mirror broken

Pass 30 Nov 2017 110,111 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 107,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Mainline at rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted preventing the inspection of some items

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 107,010 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded To O/S/R flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Mainline at rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted preventing the inspection of some items

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 102,177 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2015 102,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 96,243 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,762 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Jun 2013 89,762 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,899 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

cuts in inner sidewall of rear offside tyre

exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

offside rear tyre only just on legal limit

plastic body sill covers fitted

play in offside of steering

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 Aug 2011 76,112 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 76,112 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 68,751 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

both front fog lamps innoperative

drivers door check strap loose

exhaust centre section, rear heat shield, partially insecure

offside front tyre under inflated, no obvious signs of a puncture

partial engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

some corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 17 Jul 2009 58,202 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

some corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

steering damper damp

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 16 Jul 2009 58,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge and underinflated

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

some corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

steering damper damp

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 16 Jul 2008 48,506 miles

engine under tray fitted

front exhaust mounting braket corroded

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

plastic covers fitted to rear lower suspension arms

Pass 26 Jul 2007 42,798 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 42,798 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine under tray fitted

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge close to limit

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators

outer sill covers fitted

plastic covers fitted to both rear lower suspension arms

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,071 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroding slightly

both rear tyres wearing and appear slightly underinflated

engine undertray fitted

front exhaust mountings becoming heavily 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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B3 MPS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 B3 MPS, 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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B3 MPS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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