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S5 RNB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

141,183 mi
Last recorded141,183 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 RNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 141,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 1 Dec 2015 130,886 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

small chips in windscreen. exhaust rusty. slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 120,409 miles

nearside front tyre worn edges, outer sidewall perished

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroding

offside front tyre wearing edges

rear brake disc's corroded

slight play steering idler joints

Pass 27 Jun 2013 112,803 miles

chip in screen

Pass 14 Jun 2012 104,974 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 104,973 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 6 Jul 2011 95,759 miles

corrosion rear brake discs

wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2010 88,965 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 82,295 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 75,328 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 69,253 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 62,917 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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S5 RNB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S5 RNB, 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 S5 RNB registered?

S5 RNB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for S5 RNB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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