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S444 CLK

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,347 mi
Last recorded132,347 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 132,347 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 132,346 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 127,855 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Both rear flexi brake hoses cracked

Nearside rear outer sill rusted just outside perscribed area

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2012 127,855 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Both rear flexi brake hoses cracked

Nearside rear outer sill rusted just outside perscribed area

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2011 123,200 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 123,200 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2010 118,470 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 114,112 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

inner wheel arch fitted

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 114,112 miles

inner wheel arch fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2008 109,436 miles

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

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

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

very slight play in o/s and n/s steering

Pass 22 May 2007 101,941 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear braking discs slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Fail 18 May 2007 101,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside and offside rear braking discs slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 9 May 2006 93,210 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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S444 CLK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 S444 CLK, 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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S444 CLK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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