CarVerify

Free Car Check

S204 KJW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

794,453 mi
Last recorded794,453 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 KJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 794,453 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 79,066 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits also misfire above 4 thousand revs (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20555-16 tyre size for all (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 74,019 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel arches and various parts of bodywork corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 73,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

catylitic convertor has been cut open possible internals removed?

headlamps low but within tolerance

wheel arches and various parts of bodywork corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,847 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 73,847 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 73,789 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre valve stem starting to perish/deteriorate

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in offside front steering drag link ball joint

Pass 17 Jan 2013 68,733 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

STRONGLY ADVISE...front anti roll bar bushes seized in bushes causing mountings to flex

front anti roll bar loose in bushes on lower arms

nearside diff oil seal leaking

Fail 16 Jan 2013 68,732 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

STRONGLY ADVISE...front anti roll bar bushes seized in bushes causing mountings to flex

front anti roll bar loose in bushes on lower arms

nearside diff oil seal leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2012 65,699 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight leak from nearside driveshaft oil seal in diff

Fail 3 Jan 2012 65,682 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight leak from nearside driveshaft oil seal in diff

Fail 12 Jan 2011 61,639 miles

ADVISE ONLY... offside front steering arm has slight play at center ball joint

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 61,639 miles

ADVISE ONLY... offside front steering arm has slight play at center ball joint

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 56,543 miles

ADVISE ONLY rear number plate starting to delaminate

ADVISE ONLY slight play felt at offside of track arm

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

STRONGLY ADVISE nearside front tyre worn low on edges also offside front tyre cracking between treads but no visible cords

Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,543 miles

ADVISE ONLY rear number plate starting to delaminate

ADVISE ONLY slight play felt at offside of track arm

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

STRONGLY ADVISE nearside front tyre worn low on edges also offside front tyre cracking between treads but no visible cords

Pass 13 Jan 2009 51,421 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 51,421 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 44,003 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 40,802 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 36,074 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S204 KJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S204 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S204 KJW?

You can check the full history of S204 KJW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S204 KJW registered?

S204 KJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S204 KJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S204 KJW shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S204 KJW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S204 KJW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.