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N6 SHX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,856 mi
Last recorded132,856 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 SHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 132,856 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger corroded

n/s/f tyre perished and worn

rear subframe corroded

slight play in front antiroll bar bushes

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Fail 1 Jun 2015 132,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger corroded

n/s/f tyre perished and worn

rear subframe corroded

slight play in front antiroll bar bushes

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 13 Nov 2014 131,896 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 128,350 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 128,320 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 124,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2012 124,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2011 120,748 miles

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 115,712 miles

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

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

slight play in steering system

Pass 12 Aug 2009 105,313 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 97,203 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 87,792 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 87,792 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 78,990 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 78,990 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N6 SHX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 N6 SHX, 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 N6 SHX registered?

N6 SHX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is N6 SHX safe to buy?

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