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S135 XVW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,290 mi
Last recorded132,290 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS135 XVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 132,290 miles

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 132,290 miles

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 131,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 131,369 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 129,786 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 128,196 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 128,196 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 126,428 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 124,897 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 124,099 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 122,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear side light 50% working

Pass 26 Feb 2014 122,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear side light 50% working

Pass 8 Feb 2013 121,130 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 119,940 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

front number plate figures appear black at a reasonable distance

Fail 14 Feb 2012 119,939 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

front number plate figures appear black at a reasonable distance

Pass 11 Feb 2011 119,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc has slight surface corrosion

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2010 117,574 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2009 116,743 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 114,595 miles

small cut in side wall of offside front tyre but acceptable

Fail 16 Feb 2008 114,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small cut in side wall of offside front tyre but acceptable

Pass 19 Feb 2007 109,214 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 100,608 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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S135 XVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S135 XVW, 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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S135 XVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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