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V135 KON

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,007 mi
Last recorded141,007 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV135 KON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 141,007 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

offside rear inner cv gaiter split

Fail 18 Oct 2016 140,825 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of offside front to rear to offside rear flexi hose steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 134,474 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread areas of both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 134,468 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front steel brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of nearside front to rear steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread areas of both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 129,545 miles

Both rear shocks slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 122,529 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 122,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,736 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 108,429 miles

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

O/S front outer side wall found a cut not reach to ply or cord, Nearside front and rear alloy wheel rim from inner side edge welded or counter weight attached

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2011 96,455 miles

slight damage n/s/r behind bumper

Fail 27 May 2011 96,432 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight damage n/s/r behind bumper

Pass 7 May 2010 87,521 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 87,504 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 79,386 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 72,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 64,861 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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V135 KON is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V135 KON, 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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V135 KON is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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