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S717 BVO

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,653 mi
Last recorded109,653 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 BVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 109,653 miles

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

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

all suspension componats showing serface corrison

Fail 14 Oct 2016 109,653 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all suspension componats showing serface corrison

Pass 6 Oct 2015 108,815 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 105,693 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

front and rear suspension mounting areas corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2014 105,693 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear suspension components corroded

front and rear suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 101,601 miles

exhaust clamps and mountings corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2013 101,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust clamps and mountings corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 98,453 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust heat shield lose

Fail 25 Sep 2012 98,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust heat shield lose

Fail 14 Sep 2011 94,243 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 94,243 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 89,067 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 89,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 82,072 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 74,508 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 66,265 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,503 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 50,298 miles

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

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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S717 BVO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S717 BVO, 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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S717 BVO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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