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V355 JSG

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,234 mi
Last recorded147,234 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 JSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 147,234 miles

front brake imbalance high

front exhaust joint bolts in very poor condition

fuel filler hose perished

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on inner and outer edges

noise from front of engine

offside rear tyre is a winter pattern and is incorrect speed rating for vehicle

power steering box appears to be leaking

rear brake imbalance high

rear brake pads low

rear registration plate in poor condition

some play within brake pedal

some play within offside front wheel bearing

steering wheel covering damaged

transmission appears to be leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2014 139,324 miles

front exhaust bolts very badly corroded

fuel filler hose perished

gear box appears to be leaking fluid

nearside rear tyre very near to minimum

p,a,s pump drive belt perished

rear registration plate in poor condition

smell of fuel under vehicle but no visible leak

Fail 4 Jan 2014 134,830 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

front exhaust bolts very badly corroded

fuel filler hose perished

gear box appears to be leaking fluid

nearside rear tyre very near to minimum

p,a,s pump drive belt perished

rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2013 125,520 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2011 116,731 miles

centre exhaust baffle appears broken

centre exhaust mount badly corroded

ehaust blow from manifold on start up

esp lamp is on

front and rear brake pads low

front brake imbalance high

rear of front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2009 112,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

damage to front number plate

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2008 110,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 107,486 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 104,427 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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V355 JSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V355 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 V355 JSG registered?

V355 JSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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