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S508 TGA

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,952 mi
Last recorded69,952 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS508 TGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,952 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f fog light not working

o/s/r tyre splitting on side wall

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 21 Jun 2012 69,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

o/s/f fog light not working

o/s/r tyre splitting on side wall

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 9 Jun 2011 66,326 miles

both sides rear brake pipes rusty

rear brake discs rusty

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,489 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 62,848 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 62,752 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs rusty

brake pipes rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2008 60,273 miles

o/s/f fog light not working.n/s/f brake disc rusty

Fail 23 Jun 2008 60,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f fog light not working.n/s/f brake disc rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2007 57,496 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 55,099 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 45,590 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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S508 TGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S508 TGA, 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 S508 TGA registered?

S508 TGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S508 TGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S508 TGA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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