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W494 NBX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,816 mi
Last recorded118,816 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 NBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 118,816 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 118,814 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 115,442 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 114,621 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 114,606 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2017 112,094 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 108,709 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 108,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40ZR18 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 104,117 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 99,140 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 94,238 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 94,238 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 20 Mar 2012 89,492 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 84,401 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 80,377 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 76,839 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 72,149 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 67,061 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 59,838 miles

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

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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W494 NBX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W494 NBX, 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 W494 NBX?

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What year was W494 NBX registered?

W494 NBX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W494 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W494 NBX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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