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V40 PCB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Orange Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,556 mi
Last recorded125,556 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 PCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 125,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 125,556 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 120,696 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 120,685 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour both hid fitted lights (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2015 114,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

slight engine oil leaks

undertray fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2015 114,603 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides emitting white light (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

slight engine oil leaks

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2014 98,138 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s o/s front tyres wearing inner edge

slight play steering box

slight play/splitting front propshaft rubber coupling

Fail 3 Jun 2014 98,138 miles

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

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s o/s front tyres wearing inner edge

slight play steering box

slight play/splitting front propshaft rubber coupling

slight splitting/cracking engine drive belts

Pass 24 Jul 2013 88,572 miles

both front balljoint slight play

n/s/f anti rollbar bush slight play

Fail 22 Jul 2013 88,571 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front balljoint slight play

n/s/f anti rollbar bush slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2012 84,404 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 84,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 78,420 miles

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

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

slight play n,s stearing arm

Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,847 miles

slight play in steering idler

Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,261 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,513 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 56,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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V40 PCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Orange with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V40 PCB, 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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V40 PCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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