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S588 MDN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,205 mi
Last recorded156,205 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 MDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 156,205 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 156,177 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main feeds in rear clip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 141,072 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)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 141,072 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 133,483 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Jul 2013 133,482 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2012 132,919 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 132,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 130,889 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 121,069 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 121,069 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 112,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 102,580 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s front tyre outer side wall perrished

Pass 15 Mar 2008 98,462 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 3 Feb 2007 96,033 miles

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

n/s rear tyer worn low

Pass 11 Mar 2006 79,678 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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S588 MDN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S588 MDN, 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 S588 MDN registered?

S588 MDN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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