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S981 GNW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,124 mi
Last recorded70,124 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 GNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 70,124 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 124,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 66,888 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 19 Sep 2014 66,888 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,007 miles

advise front brake pipes greesed

Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,426 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 48,491 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,802 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 33,279 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 33,261 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S981 GNW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S981 GNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S981 GNW registered?

S981 GNW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S981 GNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S981 GNW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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