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K21 ANU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,448 mi
Last recorded135,448 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 ANU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 135,448 miles

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 135,438 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

General surface corrosion underside

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 135,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main b/pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet pull faulty

front to rear main fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2024 135,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main b/pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet pull faulty

front to rear main fuel pipes corroded

Coolant leak water pump leaking and noisey ()

Pass 7 Feb 2023 132,946 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs poor condition (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine misfire on idle

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2023 132,946 miles

Fuel tank insecure fuel leak from tank area possible pump unit attention required (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing b/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing b/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs poor condition (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine misfire on idle

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 129,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 129,510 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 128,049 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 125,953 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin UNEVEN WEAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 125,953 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin UNEVEN WEAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 123,802 miles

Emission readings erratic.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured At Allowable Limit (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet release handle broken

front exhaust support corroded away

o/s/r wheel slight bind

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 120,049 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 113,651 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 107,589 miles

Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Fail 17 Dec 2014 107,522 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 24 Dec 2013 99,498 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 99,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 21 Dec 2012 94,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 94,546 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 89,985 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 81,481 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 77,321 miles

nearside and offsdide front bottom ball joints new at time of test

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded and weak

rear indicator bulbs starting to show white light

rear number plate starting to detiorate

Fail 27 Oct 2008 73,387 miles

Advise rear exhaust clamp incomplete

Advise rear springs corroded but complete at time of test

Advise washer fluid very dirty

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Strong Advise front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2008 73,387 miles

Advise rear exhaust clamp incomplete

Advise rear springs corroded but complete at time of test

Advise washer fluid very dirty

Strong Advise front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2007 72,095 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 72,095 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn/pitted

offside rear disc badly worn

rear pads low

Pass 12 Jul 2006 63,223 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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K21 ANU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K21 ANU, 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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K21 ANU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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