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S273 ORN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,595 mi
Last recorded86,595 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS273 ORN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 86,595 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 86,077 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 85,425 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 84,953 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 84,759 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 84,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 84,019 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 82,490 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 80,792 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2015 78,896 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 78,894 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,433 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 75,596 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 74,423 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 73,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 73,763 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 69,176 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake pipe to nearside rear flex showing signs of corrosion

rear discs showing signs of corrosion

slight play steering idlers

Pass 14 Jun 2008 67,174 miles

brake pipe to rear showing signs of corrosion

offside front tyre getting low

rear discs showing signs of corrosion on inner faces

Pass 20 Feb 2007 60,766 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 60,766 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 57,734 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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S273 ORN 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 S273 ORN, 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

How do I check the history of S273 ORN?

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What year was S273 ORN registered?

S273 ORN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S273 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S273 ORN 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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