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N40 ACB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,741 mi
Last recorded196,741 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 ACB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 196,741 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 194,612 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 194,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 194,299 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 193,661 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 193,661 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 192,931 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 191,982 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 191,982 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 189,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 186,449 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 182,495 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 178,515 miles

Front EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 31 May 2016 171,921 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 164,365 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 155,717 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 146,214 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 136,729 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 127,349 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 118,030 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 105,927 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 95,244 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 83,705 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 69,039 miles

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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N40 ACB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N40 ACB, 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 N40 ACB registered?

N40 ACB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is N40 ACB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N40 ACB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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