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S165 SGC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,926 mi
Last recorded85,926 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 SGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 85,926 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 85,771 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 80,095 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 82,631 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 71,853 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 71,853 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,271 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,407 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,893 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,468 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 53,453 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,794 miles

n/s front tyre out side wall damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2008 50,794 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s front tyre out side wall damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2007 47,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,052 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S165 SGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S165 SGC, 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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What year was S165 SGC registered?

S165 SGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 February 1999.

Is S165 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S165 SGC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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