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S251 LKO

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,040 mi
Last recorded111,040 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 LKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 111,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear above fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advisory exhaust mounting broken off exhaust

advisory reversing light not working

Pass 22 Mar 2019 104,363 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 102,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 101,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover / undertray fitted

n/s/f fog light not working

rear exhaust hanger corroded/weakened

Fail 14 Mar 2017 101,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deteriorated/splitting (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover / undertray fitted

n/s/f fog light not working

rear exhaust hanger corroded/weakened

Pass 9 Mar 2016 100,126 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded and weakened

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2016 100,126 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded and weakened

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2015 98,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 94,623 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 82,818 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 82,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 78,279 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

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

Headlamp aims on lower limit

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,108 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 70,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 64,432 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,447 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 46,628 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 37,481 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,291 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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S251 LKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S251 LKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S251 LKO registered?

S251 LKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S251 LKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S251 LKO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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