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S476 REC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,101 mi
Last recorded126,101 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 REC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 126,101 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 235,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 221,802 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 221,625 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 216,587 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 215,496 miles

metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexi brake hose corrodid near to legal limit

windscreen chipped

Fail 10 Dec 2007 215,495 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake pads appear low recomend wheels off inspection

metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexi brake hose corrodid near to legal limit

nearside bonnet catch not securing

windscreen chipped

Pass 31 Oct 2006 187,448 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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S476 REC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S476 REC, 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 S476 REC registered?

S476 REC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S476 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S476 REC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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