MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,496 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion in o/s/f wheel arch not prescribed area
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion in o/s/f wheel arch not prescribed area
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion
Nearside Rear brake slight tightness
Offside Front brake pipe slight corrosion
Offside Front fog light inop
Offside Front fog lamp inop
Rear sub frame corroded and soft
Rear suspension arms corroded and soft
all tyres slight perish on sidewalls
exhaust boxes outer skin corroded and holed
fuel pipes heavily corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front fog lamp inop
Rear sub frame corroded and soft
Rear suspension arms corroded and soft
all tyres slight perish on sidewalls
exhaust boxes outer skin corroded and holed
fuel pipes heavily corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all disc faces corroded
all brake pipes corroded
n/s/f tyre on limit at time of test
all brake pipes corroding
front shockers soft
fuel lines heavily corroded
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
all brake pipes corroding
front shockers soft
fuel lines heavily corroded
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyre treads cracking
off side front tyre excessivly worn around inner edge
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyre treads cracking
off side front tyre excessivly worn around inner edge
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V189 YBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 V189 YBD, 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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V189 YBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 October 1999.
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