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V153 RNP

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,079 mi
Last recorded141,079 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV153 RNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 141,079 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 141,079 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 139,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 135,622 miles

Front Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2018 126,342 miles

both front wheels have slight play in steering box

Fail 1 Jun 2018 126,341 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front wheels have slight play in steering box

Pass 16 May 2017 120,376 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2016 108,782 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 108,782 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 99,540 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 92,987 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 6 Mar 2013 90,954 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 89,179 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 87,332 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 83,177 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 77,249 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 73,204 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 69,528 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 66,539 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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V153 RNP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V153 RNP, 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 V153 RNP registered?

V153 RNP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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