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V10 AJB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,607 mi
Last recorded47,607 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 AJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 47,607 miles

Both rear reverse lights inop

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service light on dash

Pass 20 Feb 2023 47,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 47,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour 501A (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 47,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 47,369 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel is temporary but correct size

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 47,310 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside washer jets weak

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside wing mirror glass deteriorated

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2020 47,310 miles

Fuel pipe leaking to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside washer jets weak

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside wing mirror glass deteriorated

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,398 miles

Offside Front door mirror slightly deteriorated

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear parking brake readings have slight imbalance

slight damage to front no plate

Fail 29 Mar 2019 46,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front door mirror slightly deteriorated

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear parking brake readings have slight imbalance

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,456 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,716 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,635 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 42,506 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 42,506 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,498 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,679 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,824 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,581 miles

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

both front tyre wearing unevenly to outter adge

front brake pads approx/ 75% worn

off side rear brake pads low

off side rear handbrake brakeforce low

Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,561 miles

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,191 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,415 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,574 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 26,223 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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V10 AJB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V10 AJB, 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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V10 AJB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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