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L80 OGS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,492 mi
Last recorded76,492 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 OGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 76,492 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 76,193 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 73,809 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,297 miles

Damage to Nearside front tyre outer side wall

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,179 miles

Offside 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 26 Mar 2014 65,325 miles

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

slight lift in front lower ball joints not excessive

slight play o/s steering arm not excessive

Pass 29 Mar 2013 61,838 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside washer jets semi-blocked.

Rear axle nearside drive shaft oil seal weeping.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 58,782 miles

n/s/front wheel slight distortion inner rim.

slight play & knock both front lower ball joints.

slight staining around diff houseing.

very slight oil leak.

Pass 5 Mar 2011 56,730 miles

1 of 6 centre stop lamp bulbs not working.

engine undertray plastic trim on outer sills.

exhaust & mounts corroding.

front tyres worn on edges.

n/s front wheel slightly distorted & radial cracks in n/s/front tyre inner wall.

rear indicators pale.

slight play in steering &both front wheel bearings.

slight play o/s/front upper suspension bush.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,728 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 44,489 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,295 miles

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

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

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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L80 OGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L80 OGS, 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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L80 OGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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