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J11 RBS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,514 mi
Last recorded145,514 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 RBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 145,514 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears long pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play in steering system idle arm

Pass 6 Mar 2018 130,312 miles

Front tracking might be out tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler , slight play in bush (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 130,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working inner bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

Front tracking might be out tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler , slight play in bush (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 109,523 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 100,317 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 94,813 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 93,093 miles

front wiper starting to smear screen

Pass 21 Feb 2013 91,934 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 91,901 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 80,876 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 80,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 65,746 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 65,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 60,777 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 57,120 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 57,119 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 50,072 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 47,264 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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J11 RBS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J11 RBS, 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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J11 RBS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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