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V245 OKP

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,421 mi
Last recorded108,421 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV245 OKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 108,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 103,748 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 98,420 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 94,546 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 91,384 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 91,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2013 87,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp lenses cloudy

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp lenses cloudy

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in steering idler arm

Fail 15 Nov 2012 82,399 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 82,399 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 77,221 miles

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

cuts in osr tyre tread

Fail 25 Oct 2011 77,221 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

cuts in osr tyre tread

Fail 2 Nov 2010 72,966 miles

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

engine idle speed slightly high

rear brake discs slightly worn and o/s/r corroding on inner surface

very slight free play/lift in n/s/f suspension lower balljoint

Pass 2 Nov 2010 72,966 miles

engine idle speed slightly high

rear brake discs slightly worn and o/s/r corroding on inner surface

very slight free play/lift in n/s/f suspension lower balljoint

Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 60,434 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 52,986 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 41,668 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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V245 OKP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V245 OKP, 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 V245 OKP registered?

V245 OKP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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