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KNZ 2565

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,144 mi
Last recorded118,144 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNZ 2565
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 118,144 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S + O/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S + O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 118,144 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S + O/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S + O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 113,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 110,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust pipe bracket very rusty

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 104,225 miles

Exhaust brackets broken off (Middle section)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 98,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 91,918 miles

both rear tyrees wearing inner edge

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 25 Feb 2011 91,918 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyrees wearing inner edge

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2010 86,386 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,450 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 75,659 miles

some lights no working in middle brake light

Pass 5 Nov 2007 75,540 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 69,410 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 55,308 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 55,266 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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KNZ 2565 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KNZ 2565, 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 KNZ 2565 registered?

KNZ 2565 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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