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V45 MVO

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

145,120 mi
Last recorded145,120 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 MVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 145,120 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 145,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 135,797 miles

Nearside steering idler arm bush wearing

Pass 31 Jan 2017 120,815 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underside appears to ha been stood (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front slight damage to wing outer

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

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2017 120,812 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed in x2 places marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes all marked yellow (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion all underside appears to ha been stood (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front slight damage to wing outer

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

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front tyre flat

Pass 20 Jan 2016 118,498 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded all main runs (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all full pipes corroded

top covers and under trays fitted sill/side skirts fitted can not inspect outer sills fully

Fail 15 Jan 2016 118,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides masked out (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play marked yellow / drag link (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour in mirror (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour in mirror (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded all main runs (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all full pipes corroded

top covers and under trays fitted sill/side skirts fitted can not inspect outer sills fully

Fail 13 Jan 2016 118,485 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mount bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play idler ball joint on track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

offside front tyre flat

Pass 10 Jan 2015 115,702 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 112,264 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 112,264 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 107,653 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 107,653 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f spring last 2" missing

Pass 12 Jan 2012 100,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 100,965 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 97,360 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 92,194 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 92,194 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 84,121 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 84,115 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 68,010 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 75,795 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 59,837 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 48,773 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 48,773 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V45 MVO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 V45 MVO, 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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V45 MVO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 1999.

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