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S456 NLU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,806 mi
Last recorded188,806 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS456 NLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 188,806 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 181,849 miles

Oil leak

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 10 Mar 2014 174,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn slightly uneven on inner edge of tread pattern

rear subframe slightly corroded / surface

Pass 7 Mar 2013 160,342 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering joints and nearside idler

Pass 24 Feb 2012 145,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Fail 4 Mar 2011 131,226 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

corrosion starting both rear wheel archs and suspension joints

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 4 Mar 2011 131,226 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

corrosion starting both rear wheel archs and suspension joints

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 5 Mar 2010 115,579 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Fail 29 Dec 2008 96,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 96,046 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 79,288 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 78,867 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 74,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 74,451 miles

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

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

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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S456 NLU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 S456 NLU, 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 S456 NLU registered?

S456 NLU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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