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M500 RGS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

82,776 mi
Last recorded82,776 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 RGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 82,776 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive

Fail 27 Jan 2020 82,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive

Pass 26 Feb 2019 78,453 miles

All steering/suspension bushes have perished but no movement found.

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak, just passed at time of test. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers have corroded on main bodies. (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle very corroded.

Fail 22 Feb 2019 78,453 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of outer sill has corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All steering/suspension bushes have perished but no movement found.

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak, just passed at time of test. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers have corroded on main bodies. (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle very corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion underside car

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2018 73,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion underside car

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,867 miles

brake disc backing plates corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

rear road springs corroded

sills and underside of car starting to corrode.inner acrh and sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2017 67,867 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc backing plates corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

rear road springs corroded

sills and underside of car starting to corrode.inner acrh and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,839 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all suspension bushes slightly perished but no movement

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

plastic covers on inner sills not allowing full inspection

slight play in both front steering arm inner joints

surface corrosion on underside of car

Fail 11 Mar 2016 63,839 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all suspension bushes slightly perished but no movement

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

plastic covers on inner sills not allowing full inspection

slight play in both front steering arm inner joints

surface corrosion on underside of car

Pass 13 Mar 2015 60,230 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake backing plates corroded

underside of car corroded

wear in front suspension/steering(just passed test)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 60,230 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake backing plates corroded

underside of car corroded

wear in front suspension/steering(just passed test)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyres Perished

Slight Play In Steering Joints

Underside Corrodded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 57,147 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyres Perished

Slight Play In Steering Joints

Underside Corrodded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,924 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside mirror just passed test

slight wear in steering/suspension

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,713 miles

drivers door corroded

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,803 miles

offside rear sill starting to corrod

Fail 29 Mar 2011 46,803 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside rear sill starting to corrod

Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight wear in nearside steering

Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 42,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,984 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

o/s front and n/s front tyres outer walls perishing

slight corrosion to n/s outer sill at rear

Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,556 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 37,555 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in passenger side wall of tyre but not down to cords

Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,218 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 35,216 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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M500 RGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 M500 RGS, 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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M500 RGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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