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K77 AVE

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

239,263 mi
Last recorded239,263 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK77 AVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2015 239,263 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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

all coil springs corroded

all shock absorbers corroded

coolant rad leaking

inner / outer sills corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear seats folded down at time of test

rear subframe/roll bar mounts corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 224,218 miles

rear reg plate deteriorated

slight crack in windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2012 209,981 miles

Front to rear metal b/pipes and rear pipes, starting to get abit corroded in places

N/S/R tyre ON limits of tread wear at centre tread area

O/S/R tyre low on tread and nearing limits of tread wear in places

Rear chassis areas at subframe mounts, getting corroded

Rear suspension components getting abit corroded, and subframe

Small crack at bottom edge area of screen

Unable to open boot

front chassis areas around susp/arm mounts getting abit corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 191,923 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F lower ball joint

Exhaust sysytem getting abit corroded

Front and rear exhaust mounts corroded and broken away (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded

Front chassis areas at susp/arm mounts abit corroded and rear chassis areas at subframe mounts also abit corroded

Front to rear metal b/pipes abit corroded at rear areas in places

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

Rear end outer sills/w/arch edges abit corroded

Slight corrosion at boot floor area by battery

W/Arch edges getting corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2011 191,922 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F lower ball joint

Exhaust sysytem getting abit corroded

Front and rear exhaust mounts corroded and broken away (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded

Front chassis areas at susp/arm mounts abit corroded and rear chassis areas at subframe mounts also abit corroded

Front to rear metal b/pipes abit corroded at rear areas in places

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

Rear end outer sills/w/arch edges abit corroded

Slight corrosion at boot floor area by battery

W/Arch edges getting corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 174,775 miles

Evidence of general undre and outer pannel rusting.

Front brake disc faces are mottlede.

Offside rear spring is corroded,

REar sub frame is rusty

Reduced performance at offside park brake,

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Slight play at front wheel bearings.

Fail 17 Aug 2010 174,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Evidence of general undre and outer pannel rusting.

Front brake disc faces are mottlede.

Offside rear spring is corroded,

REar sub frame is rusty

Reduced performance at offside park brake,

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Slight play at front wheel bearings.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 155,742 miles

Offside spot lamp not working.

Rear springs are rusty.

Rear tyres are worn at centers.

Rearsuspension ang arms are rusty.

Slight play at front wheels.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 155,742 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside spot lamp not working.

Rear springs are rusty.

Rear tyres are worn at centers.

Rearsuspension ang arms are rusty.

Slight play at front wheels.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 138,520 miles

Nearside rear tyrte is worn close to wear bars.

Offside front side lamp is intermitant

Rear brake discs appear worn but servicable

Pass 13 Aug 2007 120,464 miles

Front brake pads appear low on friction material, but servicable.

Front tyres show wear at inner edges.

Front wiperblade is poor but clears screen.

Posible evidence of vermine at front of vehicle.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Various areas of body panels are rusty.

Warning lamp was initialy on but has cleared fault.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 103,777 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 103,777 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at both front w/bearings

Area around boot release botton corroded

Both front side indicators abit faded

Both rear w/arch edges abit corroded

O/S/R outer B/Pad low and nearing wear limits

Rear coil springs abit corroded slightly

Rear subframe and subframe chassis mount areas abit corroded slightly

Slight corrosion at front chassis areas around lower susp/arm rear mount areas

Small crack at screen

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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K77 AVE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K77 AVE, 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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K77 AVE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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