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L3 FWA

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,364 mi
Last recorded73,364 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 FWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2025 73,364 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 71,392 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 71,072 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective blade edge torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 71,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective blade edge torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 69,363 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 69,363 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 67,654 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 67,649 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,179 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 67,179 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 66,429 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 65,719 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,847 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 63,913 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,081 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 60,761 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 59,303 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 52,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 45,213 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 45,134 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 44,910 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 44,639 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

o/s/rear tyre perishing & nail in tread

rear number plate de-laminating

slight corrosion to both rear brake disc faces

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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L3 FWA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 L3 FWA, 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 L3 FWA registered?

L3 FWA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is L3 FWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 FWA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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