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V116 PDV

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

208,426 mi
Last recorded208,426 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 PDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 208,426 miles

corrosion in nearside rear brake pipe and brake pipe across rear ,advise renewing

corrosion in rear central floor

corrosion in rear subframe,springs,shocks,etc

headlamp lenses in poor condition

rear backplates-discs corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 208,340 miles

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

corrosion in nearside rear brake pipe and brake pipe across rear ,advise renewing

corrosion in rear central floor

corrosion in rear subframe,springs,shocks,etc

headlamp lenses in poor condition

rear backplates-discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 203,858 miles

Dashboard light out indicator on

Front Lower Suspension arm bushes worn and have play

Front Wheel bearings have minor play

Rear Brake discs are worn and corroded

Rear Inner Brake pads getting low

Underbody, exhaust system and hangers, suspension, subframe and steering components and brake lines all have corrosion

Rear Tyres inner edges worn down to canvas

Pass 19 Sep 2017 199,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

corrosion in brake pipe to nearside rear (limited vision on exact condition )advise renewing

corrosion in rear subframe,rear suspension arms,fuel pipes generally

headlamp patterns weakening generally

play detected in steering

Fail 19 Sep 2017 199,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

corrosion in brake pipe to nearside rear (limited vision on exact condition )advise renewing

corrosion in rear subframe,rear suspension arms,fuel pipes generally

headlamp patterns weakening generally

play detected in steering

Pass 9 Sep 2016 193,216 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 186,201 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2014 184,035 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

steering damper has play

Fail 24 Sep 2014 184,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

steering damper has play

Pass 23 Jul 2013 180,391 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Jul 2013 179,711 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Aug 2012 174,195 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 172,604 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 172,604 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 158,151 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

front coil springs rusty

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

rear bake hoses perished

Fail 3 Aug 2010 157,430 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs rusty

front coil springs rusty

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

rear bake hoses perished

Pass 10 Aug 2009 144,023 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 144,023 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 128,068 miles

Rear brake flexi pipes perishing.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 111,142 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 101,417 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 101,417 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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V116 PDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V116 PDV, 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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V116 PDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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