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S595 GSG

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,998 mi
Last recorded96,998 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS595 GSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 96,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded body

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded body

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded body

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded body

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2018 96,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded body

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded body

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded body

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded body

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 93,080 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at s/ absorber mountings inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 90,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at wishbone top mounting and s/ absorber (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at top wishbone mounting s/ absorber (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

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

both rear coil springs corroded . and rear subframe front suspension corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,093 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,308 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

frront pads wearing

n/side rear coil spring rusty at bottom

o/side rear coil spring rusty at bottom

rust at n/side front inner valance

rust at o/side front inner valance

Pass 9 Oct 2013 79,642 miles

both sills not checked due to covers

exhaust deteriorated

rusty bottom of both rear coil springs

slight rust on both inner valances

Fail 8 Oct 2013 79,641 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both sills not checked due to covers

exhaust deteriorated

rusty bottom of both rear coil springs

slight rust on both inner valances

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,014 miles

exhaust braket deteriorated

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,923 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 68,923 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 63,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 57,308 miles

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

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn on outside edge

parking brake weak o/s

Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,083 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 48,083 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre splitting on tread

Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,914 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,431 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 29,429 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S595 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S595 GSG, 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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S595 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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