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6597 FM

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,269 mi
Last recorded181,269 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6597 FM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 181,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2014 181,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 161,009 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 142,787 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 130,403 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 123,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front drive shaft coupling deteriorated

o/s headlamp slightly loose

Fail 6 May 2010 123,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front drive shaft coupling deteriorated

o/s headlamp slightly loose

Pass 16 Feb 2009 119,847 miles

1) Slight play in N/S/F bearing, 2)Slight lift in O/S/F lower ball joint, 3) Rear brake flexi's perished, not excessive.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 119,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1) Slight play in N/S/F bearing, 2)Slight lift in O/S/F lower ball joint, 3) Rear brake flexi's perished, not excessive.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 117,719 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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6597 FM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 6597 FM, 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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6597 FM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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