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V351 GFR

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,631 mi
Last recorded182,631 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV351 GFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 182,631 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 182,631 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 172,954 miles

Bonnet lip slightly corroded

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury Around lock (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of certain components

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wing corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wing corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 172,954 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet lip slightly corroded

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury Around lock (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of certain components

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wing corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wing corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 164,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2016

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

body corroded under body corroded

sill cover fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 139,793 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 126,605 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 126,605 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 114,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 110,513 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 107,177 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 103,688 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 100,318 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 95,121 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 89,112 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 82,928 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 82,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 75,044 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 75,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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V351 GFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V351 GFR, 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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V351 GFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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