MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
310,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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)
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)
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.
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.
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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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