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S71 KBA

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,321 mi
Last recorded84,321 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 KBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 84,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front spring mount supports fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front spring mount support fitted

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2025 82,932 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 21 Oct 2024 81,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO BACK WHERE THEY CONNECT TO REAR HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 80,844 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight play in steering box joints

Pass 20 Oct 2022 79,742 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight play in steering box joints

Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To both rear hoses above rear sub frame corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sills and arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 77,039 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight play in steering box joints

Pass 10 Oct 2019 75,211 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

reduced dampening

Pass 10 Oct 2018 73,429 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 73,429 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,864 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 70,864 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 69,184 miles

Nearside Front Binding slightly when jacked up

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lift but no lateral movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 67,752 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 65,352 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,221 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 61,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 56,770 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 56,767 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,591 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,339 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,306 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 49,306 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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S71 KBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S71 KBA, 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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S71 KBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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