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V338 LNW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,118 mi
Last recorded72,118 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV338 LNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 72,118 miles

Central Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in O/S/R TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING DRAG LINK

Fail 18 Apr 2017 72,118 miles

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

Central Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in O/S/R TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING DRAG LINK

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush All (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in N/S/F steering linkage

Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,438 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all coil springs are corroded

all suspension joint bushes are perished

both front brake hoses are slightly chafed but no dangerous

discs worn

exhaust corroded

fuel pipe is corroded

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,485 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion to suspension & hub components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 55,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion to suspension & hub components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 50,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,279 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 46,076 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,003 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 13 Sep 2010 40,833 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,625 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,832 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,799 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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V338 LNW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V338 LNW, 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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V338 LNW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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