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S540 MBY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,314 mi
Last recorded145,314 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 MBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 145,314 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 144,096 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 142,705 miles

near side front tyer outher wall slight cut

rear brake disc slight pitted and rust

Pass 20 Oct 2014 140,103 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 137,142 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake disc slight worn

Pass 6 Nov 2012 134,375 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 130,245 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 124,781 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 124,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 117,878 miles

Oil leak

both lower ball joints play( recommend replace)

front tyre wear outer edge

nearside center steering link slight play

offside park brake low reading

pads and discs worn

park brake needs adjustment

prop shaft couplings perished

Pass 24 Oct 2008 109,439 miles

oil leak from under car

Fail 21 Oct 2008 109,305 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from under car

Pass 17 Oct 2007 95,841 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 95,821 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 81,570 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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S540 MBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S540 MBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S540 MBY registered?

S540 MBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S540 MBY safe to buy?

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