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S290 OPO

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,716 mi
Last recorded131,716 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 OPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2016 131,716 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.825 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 6.46 (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f track rod cover split (2.2.C.1c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s/r no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s/r no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2014 128,415 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 128,415 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 125,617 miles

front brake discs and pads badly worn

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 4 Mar 2013 125,617 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs and pads badly worn

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Dec 2011 120,202 miles

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

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

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

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

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 114,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Dec 2010 114,748 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Dec 2009 107,997 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 100,439 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 88,223 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 88,074 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play osf suspension

Pass 11 Sep 2006 80,810 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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S290 OPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 S290 OPO, 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 S290 OPO registered?

S290 OPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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