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W261 ADW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,267 mi
Last recorded121,267 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 ADW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 121,267 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to tear on inner wall

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 114,800 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 107,968 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 107,968 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 101,801 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 101,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 95,465 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,321 miles

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

offside rear tyre has small split on inside wall but no ply or cord is vissible

Fail 13 Mar 2013 89,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside rear tyre has small split on inside wall but no ply or cord is vissible

Pass 19 Mar 2012 82,979 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 80,463 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 70,268 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 108,765 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 61,613 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

offside front bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2008 61,613 miles

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

offside front bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2007 53,535 miles

brake fluid level getting low

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

cover fitted under the engine area restricting the view of testable items

nearside front tyre tread is worn on the outside edge

Fail 29 Jun 2007

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

brake fluid level is getting low

cover fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

front and rear brake discs are corroded

nearside front tyre tread is wearing low on the outside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2005 48,755 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 48,750 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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W261 ADW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W261 ADW, 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 W261 ADW registered?

W261 ADW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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