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S655 AAW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,051 mi
Last recorded134,051 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 AAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 134,051 miles

advise rear tyres wearing low

advise screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2014 134,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear tyres wearing low

advise screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2013 127,594 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2013 127,594 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 123,245 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and cut on inner sidewall

Fail 26 Jan 2011 117,876 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 117,876 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 104,994 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 104,956 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak to pinion bearing seal on differential

Pass 24 May 2008 81,729 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2008 81,729 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 77,930 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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S655 AAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S655 AAW, 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 S655 AAW registered?

S655 AAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S655 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S655 AAW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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