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S20 GKP

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

123,597 mi
Last recorded123,597 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 GKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 123,597 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both OS / NS (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both OS / NS near flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both OS / NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 123,587 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both OS / NS (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both OS / NS near flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both OS / NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 122,190 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 121,382 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2023 121,382 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2022 119,290 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 117,508 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 117,505 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 116,579 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 114,747 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 112,499 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 109,582 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 105,766 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 101,738 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 96,876 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,379 miles

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

surface corrosion metal fuel pipe

Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,777 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 82,741 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 74,444 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 67,557 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,861 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 53,163 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 47,994 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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S20 GKP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S20 GKP, 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 S20 GKP registered?

S20 GKP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S20 GKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 GKP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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