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RUI 2552

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,688 mi
Last recorded159,688 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 2552
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 159,688 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 151,567 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 141,807 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2017 133,479 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 133,479 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 129,616 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 129,616 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 120,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 112,876 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 104,069 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 92,612 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 92,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 90,178 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 87,254 miles

Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 76,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 67,687 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 58,056 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 48,385 miles

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

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

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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RUI 2552 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RUI 2552, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RUI 2552 registered?

RUI 2552 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 April 1999.

Is RUI 2552 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 2552 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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