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K15 CDL

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

141,187 mi
Last recorded141,187 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 CDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 141,187 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 141,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge needs changing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge needs changing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 133,198 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 133,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator does not face the rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside hand brake low effort

Pass 12 Mar 2024 127,369 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 120,155 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 120,155 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 133,286 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

boot cannot be opened

Pass 21 May 2020 130,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 127,684 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Pass 7 Jun 2018 123,711 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 123,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 119,823 miles

Exhaust metal hanger has broken off.

Headlight lenses are deteriorating.

N/S/R brake pipe is corroding.

Rear diff oil leak.

Fail 25 May 2017 119,643 miles

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

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

Exhaust metal hanger has broken off.

Headlight lenses are deteriorating.

N/S/R brake pipe is corroding.

Rear diff oil leak.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 115,354 miles

Headlight lenses are deteriorating.

N/S track rod end dust cover is split.

O/S track rod end dust cover is perishing.

Rear diff is leaking.

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 110,829 miles

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

both headlight lens deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2015 110,829 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

both headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2014 105,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2014 105,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust mount broken (center)

Pass 29 May 2013 100,828 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 95,956 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished and split

Pass 21 May 2011 91,297 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2011 91,176 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 86,766 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 81,899 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 81,899 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 78,820 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 71,691 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 63,821 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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K15 CDL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 K15 CDL, 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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K15 CDL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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