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V136 JTX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,324 mi
Last recorded165,324 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV136 JTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 165,324 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 149,997 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 144,022 miles

2 X F/B/B/JOINTS S/WEAR-LIFT-PODOT-MONITOR

2 X FRONT UPPER SHOCK MOUNTS H/S/CORR-PODOT-MONITOR

2 X O/SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

2 X R/FLEXYS S/SPLITS/MARKS-PODOT-MONITOR

205/55/16 X 2 FRONTS

225/50/16 X 2 REARS

NSF & OSF INNER FLITCH AREAS H/S/CORR-PODOT-MONITOR

NSF & OSF W/BEARINGS S/LIFT-PODIOT-MONITOR

NSF FOG LIGHT INOP

NSF INNER S/ARM PIVOT S/WEAR/LIFT-PODOT-MONITOR

NSR & OSR INNER SILL AREAS H/S/CORR-PODOT-MONMITOR

OSF TYRE IE WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

OSF UPPER COIL SPRING MOUNT H/S/CORR-PODOT-MONITOR

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UNDER -BODY COVERS ETC

Pass 6 Jan 2016 140,644 miles

2 X F/B/JOINTS S/WEAR/LOFT-PODOT-MONITOR

2 X FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS S/CORR-PODOT-MONITOR

2 X R/FLEXY B/HOSES SLIGHT SPLITS-PODOT-MONITOR

205/55/16 X 2 FRONTS

225/50/16 X 2 REARS

NSF &OSF INNER FLTCH AREAS S/CORR

NSR & OSR INNER SILL AREAS H/S/CORR

NSR & OSR INNER SILL AREAS S/CORR-PODOT-MONITOR

PLASTIC COVERS O/SILLS

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Pass 6 Jan 2015 135,064 miles

2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS..

2 X REAR BRAKE FLEXH HOSES SMALL SPLITS-PODOT

205/55/16 XZ 2 FRONTS

225/50/16 X 2 REARS

F/B/PADS 60%-PODOT

NSF & OSF INNER FLITCH AREAS S/CORR-PODOT

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

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

S/CORR TO 2 X TOP SHOCK MOUNT AREAS-PODOT

Fail 6 Jan 2014 130,075 miles

205/55/16 X 2-FRONTS

225/50/16 X 2

BOTH FRONT LOWER B/JOINTS S/LIFR-WEAR-PODOT

BOTH REAR FLEXYS MARKS-PODOT

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

NSR & OSR CHASIS AREAS S/CORR-PODOT

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

R-TAX EXPIRES-30/6/14

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front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 130,075 miles

205/55/16 X 2-FRONTS

225/50/16 X 2

BOTH FRONT LOWER B/JOINTS S/LIFR-WEAR-PODOT

BOTH REAR FLEXYS MARKS-PODOT

NSR & OSR CHASIS AREAS S/CORR-PODOT

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES-30/6/14

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Fail 18 Dec 2012 116,096 miles

205/55/16 X 2 FRONTS

225/50/16 X 2 REARS

BAS-ESP YELLOW W/LIGHT ON DASH

BOTH LOWER BALL JOITS S/WEAR PRE-LOADED UNITS-PODOT

BOTH REAR B/FLEXYS WORN-PODOT

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

NSR & OSR CHASIS AREAS S/CORR-PODOT

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

R-TAX EXPIRES-30/6/13

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Pass 18 Dec 2012 116,096 miles

205/55/16 X 2 FRONTS

225/50/16 X 2 REARS

BAS-ESP YELLOW W/LIGHT ON DASH

BOTH LOWER BALL JOITS S/WEAR PRE-LOADED UNITS-PODOT

BOTH REAR B/FLEXYS WORN-PODOT

NSR & OSR CHASIS AREAS S/CORR-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES-30/6/13

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Pass 19 Dec 2011 111,299 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 111,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 103,499 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2010 92,898 miles

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 92,898 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 82,118 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2008 82,118 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 121,326 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 121,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 109,212 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 109,184 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

play detected in steering box & idler at road wheels

Pass 11 Nov 2005 85,940 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear lamp lens cracked

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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V136 JTX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V136 JTX, 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 V136 JTX registered?

V136 JTX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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