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S478 KOV

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,520 mi
Last recorded82,520 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 KOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 82,520 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 82,262 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 82,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear petrol flap not opening

Pass 28 Jun 2016 82,094 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 81,916 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,472 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 80,961 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 80,726 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

car been standing

front and rear number plates discolouring

noise from offside bonnet hindge

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

under trays

Pass 20 Feb 2008 80,598 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front and rear number/plate dicolouring

offside front bonnet hindge catching

sticker on nearside windscreen

under trays

Fail 20 Feb 2008 80,597 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front and rear number/plate dicolouring

offside front bonnet hindge catching

sticker on nearside windscreen

under trays

Pass 6 Feb 2007 78,588 miles

front number plate discolouring and bent

rear number plate

under tray

Pass 31 Jan 2006 75,184 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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S478 KOV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S478 KOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S478 KOV registered?

S478 KOV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S478 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S478 KOV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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