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K55 RBW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,264 mi
Last recorded147,264 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 RBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 147,264 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 147,264 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 140,386 miles

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 140,382 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 134,895 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 134,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 129,128 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 121,773 miles

Both front dip beam patterns getting weak

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Slight oil leak

Slight play near side front inner steering arm

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 115,145 miles

Slight play in N/S/F inner steering arm

Fail 26 Feb 2015 115,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight play in N/S/F inner steering arm

Pass 19 Feb 2014 108,736 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Both dip beam patterns getting weak

Both front tyres worn SERIOUSLY on inner edges 205/55/16

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads gettimg low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 100,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disks rusty

Slight oil leak from gearbox area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 100,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear brake disks rusty

Slight oil leak from gearbox area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 92,151 miles

all 4 tyres are very worn on inner edge

play in both front wheels

rear discs are corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2011 84,473 miles

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATE CHARACTER NUMBER SEVEN SLIGHTLY INCORRECT

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 28 Jan 2010 80,657 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 80,657 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 77,389 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 74,154 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 68,609 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 62,291 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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K55 RBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K55 RBW, 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 K55 RBW registered?

K55 RBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 July 1999.

Is K55 RBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 RBW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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