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V227 MGC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,782 mi
Last recorded100,782 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 MGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 100,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 r18 age cracking/splitting in the sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40 r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracking and splitting in the sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 100,124 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

main to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2022 100,124 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

main to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 99,434 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2020 98,322 miles

Front lower arms both sides, both rear bushes slight play

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering rack slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear all suspension arms, sub frame, shockers all slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 97,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 96,793 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 95,574 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front bumper slight damage

Pass 4 Nov 2016 91,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front bumper damage

Fail 4 Nov 2016 91,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front bumper damage

Pass 6 Mar 2015 81,711 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,623 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 78,566 miles

boot lid loose

Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,514 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 75,514 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 73,016 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 73,016 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 67,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,035 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 55,018 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 48,788 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 44,078 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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V227 MGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V227 MGC, 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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What year was V227 MGC registered?

V227 MGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V227 MGC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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