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C16 KMS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,720 mi
Last recorded82,720 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 KMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 82,720 miles

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

n/s front tyre slight uneven wear/thin on inner edge in places

Fail 5 Jul 2012 82,720 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s front tyre slight uneven wear/thin on inner edge in places

Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,217 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre slight uneven wear/stepped on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2010 75,336 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 72,281 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

centre exhaust box developing corrosion

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2009 72,281 miles

centre exhaust box developing corrosion

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2008 70,247 miles

front fuel pipe corroded/weak.

front tyres wearing low on edges.

o/s headlight beam slightly dim,

rear and front exhaust brackets dev. corrosion/weak

rear and o/s front metal brake pipes developing corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2007 66,466 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 66,460 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 65,348 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 65,348 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 62,009 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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C16 KMS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C16 KMS, 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 C16 KMS registered?

C16 KMS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is C16 KMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 KMS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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