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M20 SLT

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,545 mi
Last recorded146,545 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 SLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 146,545 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 139,498 miles

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers

Pass 16 Jan 2016 130,560 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and near side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides and hard to see (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust brackets corroded

under trays and near side rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 14 Jan 2016 130,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and near side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides and hard to see (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust brackets corroded

under trays and near side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2015 125,402 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2014 125,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2013 118,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2013 118,942 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 115,662 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 115,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 110,273 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 100,237 miles

aux drive belt is cracking

front brake pads are low

rear brake hoses are perishing

slight play in both front ball joints

Pass 16 Nov 2007 82,289 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 62,751 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 62,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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 SLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SLT, 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 M20 SLT registered?

M20 SLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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