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R5 YDY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,607 mi
Last recorded57,607 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 YDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 57,607 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 47,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 42,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 38,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Damper (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 38,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Damper (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 35,134 miles

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

Steering damper leaking

Fail 8 Nov 2018 35,114 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Steering damper leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2017 31,199 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 30,923 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 30,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,906 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 22,654 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,643 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,221 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 20,830 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,776 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,910 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,064 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 16,789 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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R5 YDY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R5 YDY, 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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R5 YDY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 August 1999.

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