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S178 YNO

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

114,128 mi
Last recorded114,128 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 YNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 114,128 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 111,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 111,219 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire above centre cat exhaust section (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 103,875 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,655 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 86,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 74,577 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 61,772 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 47,791 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread

Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,315 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 45,853 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,672 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 41,944 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tyres craking between treads

Fail 17 Oct 2011 41,944 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tyres craking between treads

Pass 11 Nov 2010 41,499 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 40,887 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,868 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,184 miles

vehicle generally corroded everywhere underneath

Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,491 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 35,187 miles

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

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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S178 YNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S178 YNO, 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 S178 YNO registered?

S178 YNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S178 YNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S178 YNO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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