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V450 FFG

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,425 mi
Last recorded135,425 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV450 FFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 135,425 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2020 135,425 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 123,745 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 123,666 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 114,592 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (steering arm inner joints also have slight play on either side) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 103,400 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 19 Oct 2015 101,798 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 101,769 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 98,994 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 96,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 96,460 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

225/50/16r 205/55/16f

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 113,732 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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Pass 28 Oct 2011 90,163 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2011 90,163 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 86,870 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 82,295 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 82,295 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 75,586 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 75,586 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2007 68,403 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 64,058 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 64,058 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

cuts in o/s+n/s/front tyres walls

Pass 6 Oct 2005 59,034 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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V450 FFG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V450 FFG, 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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V450 FFG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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