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S209 EMV

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,922 mi
Last recorded157,922 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 EMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 157,922 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to os and ns inner sills

Fail 21 Dec 2020 157,921 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills within 30 ms of os and nsr suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to os and ns inner sills

Fail 26 Nov 2020 157,572 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor in three places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 155,555 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) only on full lock ()

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 153,566 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 151,630 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 148,834 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 145,750 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 142,965 miles

Exhaust rusty

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 142,965 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust rusty

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 137,567 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 133,263 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 126,420 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 117,962 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 110,123 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 99,361 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 90,001 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 80,179 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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S209 EMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 S209 EMV, 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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S209 EMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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