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S859 LBW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,238 mi
Last recorded187,238 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS859 LBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 187,238 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 187,238 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 174,657 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 174,657 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 163,044 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 163,044 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 163,033 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014
Pass 2 Mar 2011 158,459 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 145,858 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 145,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 114,641 miles

Cut in n/s/f otter side wall

Front brake pads low

Front number plate descoloured at top

Inbalance front brakes

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 114,641 miles

Cut in n/s/f otter side wall

Front brake pads low

Front number plate descoloured at top

Inbalance front brakes

Pass 30 Jul 2007 93,333 miles

Cut in N/S/f tyre

Small crack in bottem of screen

Pass 11 Aug 2006 70,752 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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S859 LBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S859 LBW, 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 S859 LBW registered?

S859 LBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S859 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S859 LBW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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