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S977 OGC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,165 mi
Last recorded101,165 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 101,165 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering idler slight play

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,893 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2017 94,893 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 88,633 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 88,633 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 78,402 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 75,623 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

all windows tinted

front bumper damged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge outside centrel three quarters

no revese lights

Fail 16 Dec 2013 75,615 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

all windows tinted

centre exhaust held with cable ties

front bumper damged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge outside centrel three quarters

no revese lights

Fail 21 Sep 2013 75,438 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,782 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 73,057 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 69,802 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 63,479 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 61,026 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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S977 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S977 OGC, 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 S977 OGC registered?

S977 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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