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J88 KNX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,080 mi
Last recorded116,080 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 KNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 116,080 miles

both outer sill panels have plastic covers fitted .unable to check for corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2020 116,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 110,804 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 107,941 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 103,340 miles

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

front wiper blade will need changing soon.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,378 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 95,908 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 95,908 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 91,235 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 91,235 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 82,829 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 77,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 77,614 miles

Both front brakedisks slightly worn and has sharp edges.

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,024 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 74,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 71,569 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front and rear brake pads 60% worn.

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jun 2008 71,569 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front and rear brake pads 60% worn.

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jun 2007 67,723 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jun 2006 63,829 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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J88 KNX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J88 KNX, 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 J88 KNX registered?

J88 KNX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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