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V43 HPU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,224 mi
Last recorded106,224 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 HPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2021 106,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 105,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2020 105,062 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2019 104,305 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 102,831 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 5 Jul 2018 102,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 24 Jul 2017 101,181 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 99,168 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 93,009 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,244 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 88,079 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 85,721 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 85,721 miles

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

O/S/R sidelight inop, vehicle has two fitted per side.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 81,217 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 73,765 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2008 63,418 miles

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 27 Jul 2007 52,799 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,685 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 39,685 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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V43 HPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc 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 V43 HPU, 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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V43 HPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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