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V130 HGG

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,863 mi
Last recorded120,863 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV130 HGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 120,863 miles

NSF AND OSF WING WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear BRAKE HOSE INSECURE IN BRACKET

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 120,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety FUEL PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSF AND OSF WING WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear BRAKE HOSE INSECURE IN BRACKET

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 118,626 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 118,626 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 113,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 113,259 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 108,855 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 108,853 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2016 108,700 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 108,700 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ALL FOUR CORRODED (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 108,634 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 108,634 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 108,010 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 108,010 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 106,003 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 101,858 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 95,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 95,151 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 89,875 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 89,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 83,699 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 71,244 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 57,680 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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V130 HGG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V130 HGG, 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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V130 HGG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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