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S483 KGO

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,312 mi
Last recorded97,312 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS483 KGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 97,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 83,827 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 79,612 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 79,612 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,782 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 73,276 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,037 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 71,037 miles

Centre Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 69,940 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 69,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 67,980 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 67,979 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 63,885 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 59,434 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 52,514 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 52,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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S483 KGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 S483 KGO, 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 S483 KGO registered?

S483 KGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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