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S51 MVN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,216 mi
Last recorded107,216 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 MVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 107,216 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 103,123 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 102,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 102,029 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust mount broken

steering idler arm has slight play

Fail 11 Jul 2013 102,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust mount broken

steering idler arm has slight play

Pass 31 Dec 2012 101,394 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear chassis and diff corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2012 101,394 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear chassis and diff corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 96,992 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 85,052 miles

there is a slight noise from a wheel bearing when driving but unable to find the source on the test

Pass 13 Jul 2009 75,723 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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S51 MVN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S51 MVN, 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 S51 MVN registered?

S51 MVN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S51 MVN safe to buy?

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