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M55 BMR

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

150,214 mi
Last recorded150,214 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 BMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 150,214 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 150,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 141,635 miles

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

Play in Steering joints.

Fail 20 Jul 2017 141,635 miles

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

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

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

Play in Steering joints.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 133,062 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 133,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 123,808 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 115,011 miles

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)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 115,011 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 105,922 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 105,922 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 100,035 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

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

Play in steering system inner joints

Pass 21 Oct 2011 97,863 miles

all brake pipes corroded

automatic transmission leaking

Fail 20 Oct 2011 97,857 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all brake discs heavily corroded

all brake pipes corroded

automatic transmission leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2011 97,173 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 84,655 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 84,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion rear discs

wear o/s rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2009 69,827 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 69,827 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 60,332 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 60,332 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads half worn

Pass 8 Jan 2007 50,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

recommend grease brake pipes

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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M55 BMR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M55 BMR, 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 M55 BMR registered?

M55 BMR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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