MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wiper slightly smearing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust rusty at the rear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear heat shield loose
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine under tray fitted,limited view
front brake discs worn
front number plate damaged
nsr tyre wall damaged
plastic trims covering outer sills,unable to check fully
play in both rear wheel bearings
washer aim poor
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear number plate slightly discoloured
slight lift in front suspension joints
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V148 HBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 V148 HBJ, 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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V148 HBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 December 1999.
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