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S989 OGC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,913 mi
Last recorded79,913 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 79,913 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 78,903 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 77,943 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 76,948 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 76,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 75,703 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 75,700 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 74,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 73,465 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 71,422 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 70,101 miles

Front both side tyres aged cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre damaged on side wall been run flat

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 16 Sep 2016 67,865 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear oil leak from diff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

reverse lights not working

Fail 16 Sep 2016 67,865 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear oil leak from diff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

reverse lights not working

Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,245 miles

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bumper (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak from engine and rear dif

Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,381 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 63,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,577 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 59,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 56,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,812 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,772 miles

No Reverse Lights

Fail 21 Apr 2010 50,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,229 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,390 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 47,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 43,537 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 43,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 37,099 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 37,099 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 33,799 miles

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

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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S989 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 S989 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S989 OGC registered?

S989 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S989 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S989 OGC shows 30 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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