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V223 RJO

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,398 mi
Last recorded74,398 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV223 RJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2019 74,398 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 66,352 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,287 miles

light oil leak from rear diff

rear brake discs corroded

reverse lights inoperative

slight play in steering rack ends

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2015 66,004 miles

stonechips in windscreen

rear brake discs corroded

light oil leak from rear axle

play in steerng rack ends

Pass 6 Feb 2014 65,801 miles

chips in screen

light oil leak on rear axle

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 8 Jan 2013 65,136 miles

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

light oil leak on rear axle

Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,048 miles

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

slight play in steering

some perrishing of both rear outer drive shaft boots

Fail 28 Jan 2012 64,048 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight play in steering

some perrishing of both rear outer drive shaft boots

Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

light oil leak fron rear diff

Pass 18 Jan 2010 61,579 miles

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

light oil leak on rear axle diff pinion oil seal

Pass 22 Jan 2009 57,928 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 57,928 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 55,951 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 53,039 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 49,289 miles

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

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

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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V223 RJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V223 RJO, 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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V223 RJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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