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V320 GVU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,861 mi
Last recorded157,861 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV320 GVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 157,861 miles

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

Rear subframe and suspension getting corroded in areas

both headlamps getting deteriorated

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

front brake discs getting deteriorated on inner edges

underbody brake pipes undersealed and getting corroded in areas

Pass 16 Nov 2020 157,801 miles

both headlamps getting deteriorated

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2019 156,835 miles

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

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Fail 10 Oct 2019 156,823 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Pass 9 Oct 2018 152,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 147,704 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Steering intermediate pivot arm has play

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak Gearbox oil cooler pipe union offside of engine ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 144,690 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 144,690 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 144,387 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 144,376 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 142,490 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side front tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 3 Sep 2013 139,363 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

has cut side wall o/s front

Pass 14 Sep 2012 136,308 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 136,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 132,213 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Oct 2010 131,475 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 124,335 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 124,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 121,076 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 110,620 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 99,812 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 99,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 89,261 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 77,595 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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V320 GVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V320 GVU, 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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V320 GVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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