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L3 OOF

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,157 mi
Last recorded149,157 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 OOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 149,157 miles

Brake pipes covered with sealant

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2016 149,157 miles

Brake pipes covered with sealant

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 148,301 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 145,356 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch has small surface rust

Fail 3 Jun 2013 145,356 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r wheel arch has small surface rust

Pass 21 May 2012 143,999 miles

n/s rear tyre inner edge worn,o/s rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 17 May 2011 141,632 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 138,363 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 138,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2009 134,807 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 133,856 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 133,856 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 May 2007 124,881 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 123,371 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L3 OOF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L3 OOF, 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 L3 OOF registered?

L3 OOF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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