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V206 GES

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,849 mi
Last recorded87,849 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV206 GES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 87,849 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2021 87,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 85,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 84,193 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 82,495 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 80,448 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 77,380 miles

n/s front fog lamp not working

Fail 5 Jan 2015 77,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front fog lamp not working

Pass 23 Dec 2013 70,985 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2013 70,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2013 66,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 66,536 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 57,061 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,189 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,189 miles

o/s/f play at wheel bearing

o/s/r,n/s/r tyres on wearbands 1.6mm

Fail 30 Oct 2009 41,176 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,951 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 33,951 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,611 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 23,211 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,508 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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V206 GES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V206 GES, 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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V206 GES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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