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S316 CPD

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,322 mi
Last recorded193,322 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS316 CPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 193,322 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 186,574 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 182,700 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 179,881 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2013 174,949 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front and rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2012 164,570 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 May 2012 164,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 156,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

steering damper weak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 152,264 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 152,264 miles

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 21 Apr 2009 146,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/r shock absorber dust covers split

Fail 7 Apr 2009 146,452 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/r shock absorber dust covers split

Fail 15 Apr 2008 137,209 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres getting low on edges

metal pipes heavly corroded on both rear suspension units,

Pass 15 Apr 2008 137,209 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

metal pipes heavly corroded on both rear suspension units,

Pass 11 Apr 2007 129,768 miles

Exhaust bolts and brackets rusty.

Front coil springs rusty.

Play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Rust build up by o/s/r sill.

Fuel pipe rusty under n/s/r arch.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 116,000 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 116,000 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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S316 CPD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S316 CPD, 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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S316 CPD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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