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V2 EMP

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,598 mi
Last recorded163,598 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 EMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 163,598 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre cracks

play in steering box

Fail 30 Aug 2017 163,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working o/s/r and n/s/r (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre cracks

play in steering box

Pass 31 Aug 2016 161,113 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

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

headlamps misty

Pass 19 Aug 2015 158,967 miles

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

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front both (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both front headlamps cloudy

both front steering arms play

Pass 29 Aug 2014 157,335 miles

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

both front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 29 Aug 2013 155,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 151,428 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 151,428 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 146,208 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 146,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 142,112 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 139,092 miles

steering arm n/s has slight free play

Pass 22 Aug 2008 135,415 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 127,708 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 127,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 121,973 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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V2 EMP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V2 EMP, 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 V2 EMP registered?

V2 EMP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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