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T715 VVX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,223 mi
Last recorded171,223 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT715 VVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 171,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE CORRODED MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded NEASIDE CENTRAL TO REAR MARKED ()

Fail 2 Jul 2018 171,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE CORRODED MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded NEASIDE CENTRAL TO REAR MARKED ()

Fuel pipe damaged PIPE DAMAGED FROM FILTER MARKED (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 167,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack-end (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 167,776 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack-end (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking perished pipe, loose clip causing fuel leak + split breather pipe (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack-end (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 159,344 miles

slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 4 Jun 2015 152,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 145,551 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 145,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 140,944 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

flange on exhaust joint before cat is very thin and bracket on gearbox mount in broken

nearside front fog light glass broken

plastic trims underneath

Fail 1 Jul 2013 140,944 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

flange on exhaust joint before cat is very thin and bracket on gearbox mount in broken

nearside front fog light glass broken

plastic trims underneath

Fail 3 Jul 2012 137,332 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2012 137,332 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Aug 2011 130,640 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket corroded and partially broken

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 130,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting bracket corroded and partially broken

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 126,494 miles

Exhaust clamps and joints in poor condition

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Rear diff weeping oil

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Aug 2009 122,988 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel bering slight play

Pass 30 May 2008 116,080 miles

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

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

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

osf headlamp pattern slightly weak

osf inner steering joint slight play

osr tyre has cut in tread and worn on inner edge(strong advise)

steering damper damper weeping

Fail 28 May 2008 116,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

osf headlamp pattern slightly weak

osf inner steering joint slight play

osr tyre has cut in tread and worn on inner edge(strong advise)

steering damper damper weeping

Fail 24 May 2007 111,323 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 111,323 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 105,096 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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T715 VVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T715 VVX, 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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T715 VVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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