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S244 VWB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,203 mi
Last recorded87,203 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 VWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 87,203 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 87,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1.6mm now (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 83,014 miles

Exhaust system mountings & fixings deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2016 83,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near hose (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators amber faded (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both repeater lamps amber faded (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system mountings & fixings deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2015 77,442 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,790 miles

advise rear differential oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,239 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise differential oil leak

advise n/s/f tyre inner edge worn close to legal limit

Pass 17 Mar 2012 51,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 47,896 miles

Oil leak around rear diff.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 45,929 miles

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

Oil leak from rear differential

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,696 miles

BAS ASR lamp illuminated on dash

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak from rear diff

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall area

Fail 20 Jul 2007 43,692 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,692 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 11 Jul 2006 42,401 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 42,401 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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S244 VWB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S244 VWB, 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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S244 VWB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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