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EIG 1230

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,171 mi
Last recorded116,171 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 1230
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 116,171 miles

both rear brakediscs corroded.

both rear outer doorsills corroding.

poor patterns to both headlights.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 110,207 miles

both front headlamps deteriorated, light outputs just acceptable.

corrosion on rear brake discs.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 100,483 miles

Corrosion to both rear brake discs

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 90,933 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

corrosion on offside rear brake discs.

Fail 14 Jul 2009 90,932 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

corrosion on offside rear brake discs.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 81,776 miles

front wiper spiltting.

headlights masked.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 73,016 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 69,365 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 65,669 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 65,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EIG 1230 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EIG 1230, 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 EIG 1230 registered?

EIG 1230 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 June 1999.

Is EIG 1230 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIG 1230 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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