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V354 DBD

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,771 mi
Last recorded145,771 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV354 DBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 145,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 141,214 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 141,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 221,456 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 211,706 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 125,500 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 120,060 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2014 183,844 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 25 Apr 2013 172,796 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre pressure low

odometer displaying in kilometers

Pass 25 Apr 2013 172,796 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre pressure low

odometer displaying in kilometers

Fail 27 Apr 2012 163,449 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 163,449 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 154,157 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 154,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 144,175 miles

Bracket on catalysts has detiorated and catalysts have broken up inside

Diff oil leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Gearbox sump pan corroded and gearbox oil leak

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

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

Slight knock from both rear hub bushes

Slight play in steering idler bush

Fail 10 Feb 2010 143,831 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Bracket on catalysts has detiorated and catalysts have broken up inside

Diff oil leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Gearbox sump pan corroded and gearbox oil leak

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

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

Slight knock from both rear hub bushes

Slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 11 Feb 2009 79,364 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 113,398 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 113,366 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 98,984 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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V354 DBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V354 DBD, 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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V354 DBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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