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S381 NES

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,876 mi
Last recorded151,876 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 NES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 151,876 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 151,672 miles

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

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 143,443 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 143,440 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

oil leak at auto gearbox

Pass 17 Oct 2007 141,355 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 134,071 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2005 119,216 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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S381 NES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S381 NES, 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 S381 NES registered?

S381 NES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S381 NES safe to buy?

The MOT history for S381 NES shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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