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S389 EGC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,497 mi
Last recorded184,497 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS389 EGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2017 184,497 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Central exhaust mounting secured up by wire

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured in mirror (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak around filter ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 172,069 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r handbrake effort weaker than n/s/r

slight wear front anti-roll bar bushes

slight wear steering joints

Pass 30 Jun 2015 155,992 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 139,858 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Jul 2013 129,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s/f tyer worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2013 129,514 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s/f tyer worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2012 123,918 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges - suggest tracking check

slight wear front anti-roll bar outer bushes

surface corrosion rear coil springs

Pass 4 Jul 2011 118,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 111,774 miles

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

coil springs corroded

rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

slight movement in both front,top suspension arms.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 111,774 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

coil springs corroded

rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

slight movement in both front,top suspension arms.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 88,919 miles

all four tyres starting to wear low on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2008 81,361 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 61,853 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 54,160 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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S389 EGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S389 EGC, 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 S389 EGC registered?

S389 EGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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