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K13 RDH

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,908 mi
Last recorded40,908 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 RDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 40,908 miles

- Suspension, subframe and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 40,796 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 40,773 miles

- Suspension, subframe and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Friction surfaces have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Friction surfaces have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 40,767 miles

Rear Inner Drive shaft gaiter has grease/oil residue

Suspension, chassis and its components have varied stages of corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2022 40,758 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft gaiter has grease/oil residue

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs friction surface corroded (see failure) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension, subframe and its suspension components have varied stages of corrosion (inc OSR drive shaft)

Pass 12 Jan 2021 40,750 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 40,691 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 39,230 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 38,874 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 38,359 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 37,454 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 36,981 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 36,981 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 36,264 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm towards inner edge and smooth on edge

plastic covers fitted to sills and under vehicle at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2012 36,002 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 35,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,708 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 33,880 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

cut in n.s.r tyre sidewall not to cords

Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,687 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,071 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 27,233 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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K13 RDH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K13 RDH, 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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K13 RDH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 August 1999.

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