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S271 HDV

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,727 mi
Last recorded127,727 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 HDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 127,727 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 127,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019

brake discs corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2019

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

brake discs corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2018 124,255 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 124,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 121,485 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 121,483 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 117,659 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 113,927 miles

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

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

THE HEAD LIGHT LENSES ARE FADED AND ONLY JUST PASS THIS YEARS MOT TEST.

THERE IS A SMALL EXHAUST LEAK .

Fail 4 Mar 2015 113,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

THE HEAD LIGHT LENSES ARE FADED AND ONLY JUST PASS THIS YEARS MOT TEST.

THERE IS A SMALL EXHAUST LEAK .

WARNING . THE ENGINES WATER PUMP IS WORN AND NOISEY.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 109,209 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 22 Mar 2013 104,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

THE NEAR SIDE REAR AND OFF SIDE REAR SILLS JUST PASS THE MOT TEST TODAY.BUT DOES NEED ATTENTION IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 102,894 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 98,454 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 94,175 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 89,692 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 89,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 82,696 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)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 82,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 9 Jan 2007 68,164 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 68,164 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Dec 2005 58,927 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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S271 HDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S271 HDV, 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 S271 HDV registered?

S271 HDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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