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MEZ 3860

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

170,595 mi
Last recorded170,595 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 3860
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 170,595 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 167,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody components heavily corroded

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2021 167,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody components heavily corroded

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 165,742 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2019 163,470 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2018 158,611 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 158,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot floor 5 patchs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 153,806 miles

all brake pipes surface corrosion

oil leak

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2016 147,128 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 147,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 142,197 miles

under vehicle poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2015 142,193 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm mtg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring top (2.4.A.3)

under vehicle poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2014 135,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2013 129,033 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 118,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

brake pipes surface corrosion

plastic covers fitted on sills

Pass 16 Mar 2011 108,831 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 100,344 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 30 Mar 2009 90,738 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 90,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 87,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 85,454 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 78,270 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 78,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Cuts in offside front tyre and both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Parts of fuel,brake systems,steering column coupling,sills and underbody could not be checked,covered in

Slight lift in offside,nearside front suspension lower ball joints

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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MEZ 3860 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MEZ 3860, 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 MEZ 3860 registered?

MEZ 3860 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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