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S573 OBD

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,304 mi
Last recorded104,304 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS573 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 104,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bulb failure light on

front exhaust joint corroded

near side rear and off side rear brake pipes slightly corroded

reverse lamps not working

Fail 12 Dec 2019 104,303 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bulb failure light on

front exhaust joint corroded

near side rear and off side rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 103,006 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dampness around fuel filter

near side head light glazed

near side rear and off side rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2018 103,006 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dampness around fuel filtre

near side head light glazed

near side rear and off side rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2017 101,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

front brake pads getting low

undertray fitted unable to see some testable items

Fail 14 Nov 2017 101,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

front brake pads getting low

undertray fitted unable to see some testable items

Pass 8 Nov 2016 99,960 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 98,170 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 98,170 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 96,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 96,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,945 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 91,106 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 88,959 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 85,697 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 85,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 83,890 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 81,620 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 78,020 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 74,907 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2005 68,693 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 68,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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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S573 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S573 OBD, 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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S573 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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