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V324 JSG

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,535 mi
Last recorded166,535 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV324 JSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 166,535 miles

exhaust connections corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 166,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 258,932 miles

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

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

rear exhaust loose at clamp

Fail 30 Jul 2013 258,895 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

rear exhaust loose at clamp

Pass 1 Aug 2012 151,014 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 138,732 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 138,730 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 127,646 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 121,142 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 120,950 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 111,802 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 104,459 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly play

Pass 31 Jul 2006 104,459 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly play

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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V324 JSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V324 JSG, 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 V324 JSG registered?

V324 JSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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