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RIG 9347

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,285 mi
Last recorded123,285 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 9347
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 123,285 miles

Air Filter Insecure

Coolant Reservoir Empty

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play Both Sides - Potentially Steering Rack ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Corrosion

When Parking Brake Engaged, EML (Check Engine) Comes On Until Parking Brake Released

Fail 3 Jan 2024 123,278 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Air Filter Insecure

Coolant Reservoir Empty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play Both Sides - Potentially Steering Rack ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Corrosion

When Parking Brake Engaged, EML (Check Engine) Comes On Until Parking Brake Released

Pass 4 Jan 2023 122,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 122,567 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 121,518 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 120,438 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 119,236 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 117,513 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 115,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 114,114 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 114,096 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 104,639 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 103,090 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 103,090 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 93,526 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 93,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,659 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 83,649 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front 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)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 76,942 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,747 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 71,588 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,476 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 65,516 miles

the front tyres are wearing the outer edge of the tyres slightly, possibly the tracking is out of alignment

Pass 16 Aug 2006 62,176 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.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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RIG 9347 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RIG 9347, 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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RIG 9347 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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