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IIG 1293

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,324 mi
Last recorded124,324 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 1293
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 124,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamp lenes in poor condition

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust rear silencer box deteriorated

slight lift n/s steering idler

Fail 3 Apr 2013 124,190 miles

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

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

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamp lenes in poor condition

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust rear silencer box deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2012 112,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

The n/s/f inner bay panel is starting to corrode.

There is slight play in the n/s steering idler.

There is slight play in the n/s/f inner ball joint on the track rod.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 112,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

The n/s/f inner bay panel is starting to corrode.

There is slight play in the n/s steering idler.

There is slight play in the n/s/f inner ball joint on the track rod.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 107,534 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 104,044 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 97,993 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 95,063 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 95,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 85,476 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 85,472 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 67,745 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 57,424 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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IIG 1293 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 IIG 1293, 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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IIG 1293 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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