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L666 MBB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

166,006 mi
Last recorded166,006 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 MBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 166,006 miles

Exhaust hanger broken

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 162,822 miles

Corrosion forming around front subframe

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 160,993 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion forming on underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 160,978 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion forming on underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 158,709 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 149,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front coil springs corroded

play in nearside inner steering arm

Fail 16 Aug 2018 143,579 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down on inner of tread close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front coil springs corroded

play in nearside inner steering arm

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2017 127,685 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

body sill covers fitted

front and rear coil springs corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2017 127,685 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

body sill covers fitted

front and rear coil springs corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 115,404 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 16 Aug 2016 115,404 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb replaced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb replaced (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working bulb replaced (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 13 Aug 2015 109,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 103,043 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion to wheel arches

exhaust corroded

front wiper smearing

o/s/r inner side light inop

play in steering

Fail 18 Aug 2014 103,043 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion to wheel arches

exhaust corroded

front wiper smearing

o/s/r inner side light inop

play in steering

Pass 5 Aug 2013 97,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

body sill covers fitted

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2013 97,657 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body sill covers fitted

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 89,199 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Jul 2012 89,044 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2011 81,508 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 81,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Some pitting to rear brake discs.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 77,725 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2010 77,725 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 72,808 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 67,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight corrosion on rear discs

small cracks in front number plate

some sort of lubricant on rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,108 miles

Exhaust bolts rusty.

Front 'no' plate cracked.

Front discs getting low + ridged.

Front tyres bald on edges.

Fuel pipes front to rear corroded.

Play in drag link n/s.

Rear brake flexys perished.

Rear discs rusty.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,375 miles

Exhaust braket broken at front

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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L666 MBB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L666 MBB, 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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L666 MBB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 August 1999.

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