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P442 KJW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

65,319 mi
Last recorded65,319 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 KJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 65,319 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 63,918 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 61,366 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 60,130 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 57,422 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 55,663 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 55,663 miles

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire hose between fuel filter + fuel pump (rear of car) (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2020 54,951 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 54,892 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 54,726 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 544,464 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,717 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 52,565 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,020 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 49,416 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,480 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,757 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,408 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,180 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,461 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,085 miles

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

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

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

o/s/rear sill slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,017 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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P442 KJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P442 KJW, 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 P442 KJW registered?

P442 KJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 July 1999.

Is P442 KJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P442 KJW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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