MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,901 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front bushes split (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion to rear suspension
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front bushes split (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion to rear suspension
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion around underbody areas
corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion around underbody areas
corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
surface corrosion around underbody areas
surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc springs
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
flexable brake hoses perished
slight wear inside edges of rear tyres
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front number plate not fully secure.
N/S/F tyre cracked on tyre face.
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
O/S/R tyre cracked on tyre face.
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front number plate not fully secure.
N/S/F tyre cracked on tyre face.
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
O/S/R tyre cracked on tyre face.
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
advise both rear tyres starting to perish
front brake pads wearing low
o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads 80% wornout and rear 70% - advise
front wiper blade doesn't clear properly in 2 wipe needs replacement - advise
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads 80% wornout and rear 70% - advise
front wiper blade doesn't clear properly in 2 wipe needs replacement - advise
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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V185 KDW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 V185 KDW, 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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V185 KDW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 1999.
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