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K20 KSS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,204 mi
Last recorded92,204 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 KSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 92,204 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 92,165 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 92,155 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front fuel pipe slight corrosion.

Pass 2 May 2013 92,144 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 92,133 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 92,114 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 92,090 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 91,806 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front wiper smearing

slight corrosion around earth point on lower bulkhead

Fail 13 Nov 2008 91,796 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front wiper smearing

slight corrosion around earth point on lower bulkhead

Pass 31 Oct 2007 91,322 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 90,533 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 84,908 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 84,896 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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K20 KSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K20 KSS, 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 K20 KSS registered?

K20 KSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is K20 KSS safe to buy?

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