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R16 KHS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,486 mi
Last recorded151,486 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 KHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 151,486 miles

Both headlights could do with polishing to improve pattern and output. Given the best time to drive this would be when it’s dark and no one can see you, I’d advise dealing with this

Low quality and bad taste body kit fitted, held on with cable ties. It just gets better and better...

Oil leak

Poor taste rear spoiler fitted, advise removing at risk of ridicule

Slight lift in both lower suspension ball joints

Vehicle still looks like a pile of dung

Fail 16 Oct 2018 151,486 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlights could do with polishing to improve pattern and output. Given the best time to drive this would be when it’s dark and no one can see you, I’d advise dealing with this

Low quality and bad taste body kit fitted, held on with cable ties. It just gets better and better...

Nearside Rear Tyre underinflated

Oil leak

Poor taste rear spoiler fitted, advise removing at risk of ridicule

Slight lift in both lower suspension ball joints

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres could do with changing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 151,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre is on the legal limit

Nearside Rear disc is corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has cut on the sidewall

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre is on the legal limit

Offside Rear disc is corroded

Oil leak ()

center exhaust is corroded

corrosion is emerging on underside of vehicle

fuel cap fitted is aftermarket

nearside front fog lamp is not working

offside front side indicator is cracked

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

Fail 12 May 2017 151,380 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion emerging on under side off the vehicle

nearside front Tyre has a slight cut

offside front wheel slight buckled

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 150,271 miles

Front suspension bushes perished

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension bushes perished

front wiper blade worn

Pass 24 Jul 2014 148,025 miles

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear diff oil leak.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 142,017 miles

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

brake fluid black

engine noise

offside front steering arm has slight play

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear diff oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2011 142,017 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake fluid black

engine noise

offside front steering arm has slight play

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear diff oil leak

reverse light(s) not working

Fail 13 Oct 2011 142,017 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake fluid black

engine noise

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear diff oil leak

reverse light(s) not working

Pass 8 Oct 2010 135,396 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 117,881 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 117,874 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 95,313 miles

Engine has misfire at idle.

Near side front jacking rubber bung is missing.

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

Rear differential has an oil leak from the back cover plate.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 95,313 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Engine has misfire at idle.

Near side front jacking rubber bung is missing.

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

Rear differential has an oil leak from the back cover plate.

Fail 18 Apr 2007 76,864 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 76,864 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 66,836 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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R16 KHS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R16 KHS, 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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R16 KHS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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