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S522 LKN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,421 mi
Last recorded191,421 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 LKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 191,421 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 191,373 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 183,534 miles

All rear suspension bushes starting to perish

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

Front wheel bearings slight freeplay

Offside rear floor corroding

Under body corrosion

Fail 10 May 2011 183,534 miles

All rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front wheel bearings slight freeplay

Offside rear floor corroding

Under body corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2010 178,075 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust corroded

slight noise from n/s/r driveshaft u/j

Pass 7 Jun 2010 178,075 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust corroded

slight noise from n/s/r driveshaft u/j

Pass 2 Jun 2009 172,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Jun 2009 172,296 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Jun 2008 159,988 miles
Pass 3 May 2007
Pass 2 May 2007 148,357 miles

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)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

rear brake disc's corroded edges.

some smearing wiper blade.

windscreen chipped.

Pass 23 May 2006 136,792 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 136,792 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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S522 LKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S522 LKN, 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 S522 LKN registered?

S522 LKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S522 LKN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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