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K155 MRX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,357 mi
Last recorded177,357 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 MRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 177,357 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 160,425 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 160,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 139,659 miles

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

Parking brake has intermittent fault

Fail 24 Jun 2013 139,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 114,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

os and ns sills corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2012 114,683 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

os and ns sills corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 85,821 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 85,821 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 83,256 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 77,383 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 76,821 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 75,176 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 74,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 67,081 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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K155 MRX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K155 MRX, 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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What year was K155 MRX registered?

K155 MRX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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