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S508 UKW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,534 mi
Last recorded71,534 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS508 UKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 71,534 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 71,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slow retracting.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wiper blades smeary.

Pass 8 Apr 2024 71,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slow retracting.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 71,134 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slow retracting.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 71,118 miles

All 4 tyres slightly damaged / cut on side walls.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 70,897 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 70,897 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,221 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 68,634 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 67,527 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 67,136 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 66,598 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,435 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has advanced wear

Oil leak at rear diff

Pass 13 May 2013 64,185 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 61,084 miles

All (4) road wheel rims have slight damage

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2012 61,084 miles

All (4) road wheel rims have slight damage

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 57,285 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 57,285 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2010 53,036 miles

Slight oil leak from rear differential.

Pass 14 May 2009 49,367 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2009 49,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 44,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 40,782 miles

Offside front tyre has advanced wear on inner edge.

Pass 17 May 2006 38,592 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 UKW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S508 UKW, 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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S508 UKW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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