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S545 DTN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,007 mi
Last recorded134,007 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS545 DTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 134,007 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 122,574 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 122,574 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 118,099 miles

the o/s mirror has deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2013 118,099 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

the o/s mirror has deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2012 112,384 miles

the front wiper blade is smearing

the n/s/f tyre sidewall is damaged

the o/s mirror glass has deteriorated

the rear number plate is loose

Fail 12 Sep 2012 112,384 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

the front wiper blade is smearing

the n/s/f tyre sidewall is damaged

the o/s mirror glass has deteriorated

the rear number plate is loose

Pass 14 Sep 2011 106,950 miles

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

the centre rear exhaust mount is broken (wired together)

the n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damaged

the n/s/f wheel is slightly binding

the o/s mirror is provides a poor image to the rear

Fail 13 Sep 2011 106,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

the centre rear exhaust mount is broken (wired together)

the n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damaged

the n/s/f wheel is slightly binding

the o/s mirror is provides a poor image to the rear

Pass 20 Aug 2010 101,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in the front wheel bearings

the centre rear exhaust is broken

the n/s/r brake disc is slightly corroded

the o/s mirror has poor vision to the rear

the o/s/f washer jet is semi-working

Fail 19 Aug 2010 101,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in the front wheel bearings

the centre rear exhaust is broken

the n/s/r brake disc is slightly corroded

the o/s mirror has poor vision to the rear

the o/s/f washer jet is semi-working

Pass 3 Aug 2009 97,476 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 97,476 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2007 80,872 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)

Pass 9 May 2006 70,796 miles

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)

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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S545 DTN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S545 DTN, 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 S545 DTN registered?

S545 DTN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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