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K31 GSB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,467 mi
Last recorded146,467 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 GSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 146,467 miles

Front suspension arms rusty

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe rusty

both rears /and o/s/f jacking point blocks missing

Pass 7 Mar 2020

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2019

front lower ball joints slight lift

slight corrosion brake pipes

Fail 3 Mar 2019

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

front lower ball joints slight lift

slight corrosion brake pipes

Pass 4 Mar 2018

brake pipes corroding and rear hoses perishing

slight lift front lower ball joints

Fail 4 Mar 2018

Stop lamp not working all 3 (1.2.1b)

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

brake pipes corroding and rear hoses perishing

slight lift front lower ball joints

Pass 5 Mar 2017

3x tyres close to limit

Rear rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2016

Nearside steering idler slight play

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs corroding

rear subframe front bushes slight movement

Fail 6 Mar 2016

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside steering idler slight play

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs corroding

rear subframe front bushes slight movement

Pass 1 Mar 2015 158,173 miles

brake pipes corroding

oil leak

slight play front lower ball joints

Pass 9 Mar 2014 158,173 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs slight corrosion

slight lift in front lower ball joints

Pass 11 Mar 2013

rear brake pipe corroding

slight lift in front lower ball joints

Fail 11 Mar 2013

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

rear brake pipe corroding

slight lift in front lower ball joints

Pass 21 Mar 2012
Pass 3 Mar 2011

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 160,346 miles

slight wear in offside front upper suspension arm

Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,526 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 156,375 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 2 Dec 2006 144,368 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

front number plate corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2005 134,557 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 134,556 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

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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K31 GSB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 K31 GSB, 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 K31 GSB registered?

K31 GSB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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