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V201 OGC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

310,079 mi
Last recorded310,079 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV201 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2018 310,079 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front and centre exhaust mounts broken, and front exhaust bolt corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour turned white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour turned white. (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge, cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body work corroded.

Drive belt worn, but not excessively perished and splitting. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Both front suspension arms corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong Advise. ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and splitting. Strong Advise. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded. Strong Advise. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner sidelight not working.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm and perished and cracking. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong Advise. ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and splitting. Strong Advise. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded. Strong Advise. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm and perished and cracking. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 302,721 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured strong advise (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured strong advise (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to body becoming excessive around doors, wheel arches and boot lid.

exhaust deteriorating .

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 302,721 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured strong advise (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured strong advise (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to body becoming excessive around doors, wheel arches and boot lid.

exhaust deteriorating .

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 296,622 miles

Centre Rear exhaust mount rotted of but system still surported

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet cable sticking (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both very light in colour (1.4.A.2f)

bulb failure on when dip beam on

Fail 28 Oct 2016 296,622 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear exhaust mount rotted of but system still surported

Centre heat shield adrift

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet cable sticking (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both very light in colour (1.4.A.2f)

bulb failure on when dip beam on

Pass 29 Oct 2015 288,758 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all coil springs corroding.

corrosion to wheel arches and doors becoming excessive.

exhaust flange fixing bolts corroded.

hand brake release handle feels slightly loose.

wiper blade split on ends.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 276,178 miles

All four wheel arches corroded

Boot lid corroded

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre rear exhaust hanger missing but exhaust still supported

damage to o/s/f corner of front bumper

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Oct 2014 276,178 miles

All four wheel arches corroded

Boot lid corroded

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre rear exhaust hanger missing but exhaust still supported

damage to o/s/f corner of front bumper

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Oct 2013 257,155 miles

Both rear tyres worn to around 3mm

Exhaust centre section hanging bracket missing - system still adequatly supported

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Fail 30 Oct 2013 257,155 miles

Both rear tyres worn to around 3mm

Exhaust centre section hanging bracket missing - system still adequatly supported

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 30 Oct 2012 238,240 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded.

Fuel tank has stains but no leak at time of test.Strong Advise.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside repeater has bulb not working.

Steering damper is damp.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 224,090 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

mount missing off centre exhaust but system supported o.k

rear wheel arches corroding.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 212,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 198,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight transmition fluid leak

n/s/r tyre wearing low (2.5mm)

o/s/r tyre wearing low (3mm)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 186,121 miles

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes are worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Close to excessive movement in N/S/F lower suspension ball joint.

N/S/F tyre is worn low on outer edge.

Slight movement in O/S/F lower suspension ball joint.

Steering damper is leaking.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 171,887 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 159,245 miles

Front exhaust is slightly cracked.

N/S/R indicator bulb turning white.

N/S/R tyre is on the legal limit,1.6mm.

O/S/R tyre is on 2.5-3mm.

Slight play in N/S/F lower ball joint.

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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V201 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V201 OGC, 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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V201 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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