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V234 GLA

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,966 mi
Last recorded76,966 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 GLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 76,966 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 71,845 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 66,004 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 66,004 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 55,936 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 41,955 miles
Pass 4 May 2015
Fail 4 May 2015

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 31,797 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,735 miles

NSF Tyre has a cut (No Cords exposed)

NSF Tyre has cuts (No Cords exposed)

OSR Tyre has cuts (no Cords Exposed) also uneven Tread wear

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,180 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 25,492 miles

front no plate slighty cracked

osr tyre slighty cut on side walls

Fail 5 Aug 2011 25,492 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front no plate slighty cracked

osr tyre slighty cut on side walls

Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,411 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 23,409 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 21,598 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 19,735 miles

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 17,943 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake pedal rubber missing...

Pass 7 Aug 2006 15,819 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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V234 GLA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V234 GLA, 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 V234 GLA registered?

V234 GLA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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