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J70 FEW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,021 mi
Last recorded145,021 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 FEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 145,021 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 145,002 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear brake pipe rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the outer edge - 205/55zr16 91w Toyo Proxes (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake pipe rusty

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 140,650 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 126,584 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 112,059 miles

rear tyres inner shoulders worn low

Pass 9 Jun 2014 89,321 miles

slight wear in n/s & o/s front lower ball joints.

windscreen washers poor advise attention.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 89,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 88,259 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2011 82,172 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 75,495 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 68,518 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,349 miles

dampness on steering damper

Pass 19 Feb 2007 58,602 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2006 52,157 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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J70 FEW 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 86.7%.

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 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 J70 FEW, 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 J70 FEW registered?

J70 FEW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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