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M20 ACW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,301 mi
Last recorded164,301 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 ACW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 164,301 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 164,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 155,883 miles

Both rear tyres low on inner edges

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

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

slight play in steering idler

Fail 20 May 2015 155,853 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyres low on inner edges

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

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

slight play in steering idler

Pass 24 May 2014 147,617 miles

both front indicator bulbs faded

both rear brake hoses perished

movement in both front steering arms

movement in both front wheel bearings

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

tested when wet

Fail 24 May 2014 147,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front indicator bulbs faded

both rear brake hoses perished

movement in both front steering arms

movement in both front wheel bearings

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

tested when wet

Pass 31 May 2013 138,215 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 138,215 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 128,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 120,670 miles

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

Nearside front tyre in poor condition

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 110,262 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 110,262 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 108,465 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 88,054 miles

c/l 536732

Pass 21 May 2007 67,482 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,834 miles

Both rear brake flexible hoses.

Nearside front main beam bulb different colour.

front number plate laminate backing starting to come apart.

offside front side repeater lamp discoloured.

offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

rear number plate laminate backing starting to come apart.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 54,989 miles

dampness on steering damper

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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M20 ACW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 M20 ACW, 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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M20 ACW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 July 1999.

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