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K50 JOC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

160,675 mi
Last recorded160,675 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 JOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 160,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Sill covered in fibreglass. strength tested.

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS&OS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 154,488 miles

Offside rear outer sill covered with sealant

Pass 1 Apr 2022 147,809 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 142,332 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 138,475 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 133,395 miles

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

under trays fitted / ubcc

Pass 15 Mar 2018 127,993 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 123,752 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 123,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 118,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front door corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front bumper moulding loose

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear differential misting of oil

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 112,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

loose clamp on exhaust

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 106,052 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

oil leak from engine area

Fail 5 Apr 2013 99,825 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers worn

Pass 5 Apr 2013 99,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers worn

Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from lower engine area

Pass 2 Mar 2011 87,259 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 81,032 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 81,032 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

n/s/r tyre flat but no puncture visable

rear number plate slightly deteroirated but still possible to read

Fail 13 Mar 2009 75,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

n/s/f tyre 3mm outer edge,legal limit 1.6mm

o/s/f (drivers) seatbelt modified which does not appear to have weakened the webbing

o/s/f tyre 3mm outer edge,legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 13 Mar 2009 75,609 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm outer edge,legal limit 1.6mm

o/s/f (drivers) seatbelt modified which does not appear to have weakened the webbing

o/s/f tyre 3mm outer edge,legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 2 Apr 2008 68,780 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 60,994 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 53,258 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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K50 JOC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K50 JOC, 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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K50 JOC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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