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V453 GVX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,081 mi
Last recorded141,081 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 GVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 141,081 miles

front exhaust bracket broke

Pass 22 Aug 2016 136,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 134,564 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 132,017 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 131,924 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 128,940 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 125,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 122,240 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 118,705 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 103,990 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 103,913 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 101,220 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 95,745 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 3 Jul 2006 86,065 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 86,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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V453 GVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V453 GVX, 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 V453 GVX registered?

V453 GVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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