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R693 DUR

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,440 mi
Last recorded143,440 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 DUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 143,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

drivers seat although moves does not move as intended

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 143,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

drivers seat although moves does not move as intended

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 137,015 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 8 Dec 2016 137,015 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 23 Dec 2015 131,632 miles

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

exhaust brackets corroded and broken

front plate damaged

n/s headlamp damaged

n/s/r inner sidelamp inop

slight play in track rods

Fail 23 Dec 2015 131,632 miles

Headlamp aim too low headlamp damaged (1.8)

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

exhaust brackets corroded and broken

front plate damaged

n/s headlamp damaged

n/s/r inner sidelamp inop

slight play in track rods

Pass 21 Nov 2014 119,416 miles

front exhaust bracket starting to break away

rear axle front seal leaking oil

Fail 21 Nov 2014 119,416 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket starting to break away

nearside front fog lamp inop

rear axle front seal leaking oil

Pass 25 Nov 2013 107,598 miles

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

rear diff damp

rear springs starting to corrode

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 22 Nov 2013 107,598 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

rear diff damp

rear springs starting to corrode

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 19 Nov 2012 90,642 miles

Diff Pinion Seal Leaking Badly

Engine Covers Fitted

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

Front Tyres Wearing Edges

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

Sil Covers Fitted

Undertrays Fitted

Wheel Arch Liners Fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2012 90,642 miles

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

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

Diff Pinion Seal Leaking Badly

Engine Covers Fitted

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

Front Tyres Wearing Edges

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

Sil Covers Fitted

Undertrays Fitted

Wheel Arch Liners Fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2011 72,089 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 68,282 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 66,321 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 66,306 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 Jun 2009 59,096 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 53,655 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 49,289 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 47,840 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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R693 DUR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R693 DUR, 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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R693 DUR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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