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S796 AJL

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,369 mi
Last recorded95,369 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 AJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 95,369 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 91,469 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 91,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 85,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine cover fitted restricting inspection

under tray fitted restricting inspection

Fail 8 Oct 2015 84,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine cover fitted restricting inspection

idle speed emission limit just met

under tray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2014 68,866 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 68,862 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,103 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,754 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 63,340 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 76,853 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,874 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 59,774 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,456 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 52,542 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 52,536 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,536 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 46,743 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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S796 AJL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S796 AJL, 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 S796 AJL registered?

S796 AJL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S796 AJL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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