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BEN 18N

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,697 mi
Last recorded53,697 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEN 18N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 53,697 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 53,008 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 51,925 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 50,944 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 49,953 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 48,364 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 47,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 46,782 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 45,267 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 43,427 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 42,273 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 42,273 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 41,139 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 40,484 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,432 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

rear diff oil leaking

Fail 7 Jun 2013 39,432 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,684 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,173 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,682 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 36,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,311 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 33,570 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 33,045 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 32,427 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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BEN 18N is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BEN 18N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BEN 18N registered?

BEN 18N is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is BEN 18N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEN 18N shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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