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S530 RBH

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

197,847 mi
Last recorded197,847 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 RBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 197,847 miles

Light corrosion to underside & brake pipes

Undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2016 188,461 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 188,452 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight oil leak

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2015 188,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 177,312 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 154,279 miles

Headlamp beam image poor.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise from engine

Pass 22 Mar 2013 154,279 miles

Headlamp beam image poor.

noise from engine

Pass 12 Mar 2012 122,701 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 122,695 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 88,011 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 83,617 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 83,617 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 78,319 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 73,489 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 13 Jan 2007 66,824 miles

rear no plate starting to fade

Fail 17 Jan 2006 61,554 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 61,554 miles

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

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

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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S530 RBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 S530 RBH, 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 S530 RBH registered?

S530 RBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S530 RBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S530 RBH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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