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V45 OBA

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,573 mi
Last recorded143,573 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 OBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 143,573 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 142,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 133,996 miles

Bracket for the headlamp leveling control rod is broken.

Engine idle speed erratic.

Front wiper blade smears slightly.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads starting to wear low.

Fail 9 Jan 2013 133,831 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Bracket for the headlamp leveling control rod is broken.

Engine idle speed erratic.

Exhaust centre hanger has come adrift from the exhaust (weld has corroded away)

Front wiper blade smears slightly.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads starting to wear low.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 122,562 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 122,562 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 111,030 miles

offside door mirror backing starting to lift

Pass 14 Jan 2010 103,627 miles

bonnet release stiff in operation

Fail 13 Jan 2010 163,616 miles

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

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

bonnet release stiff in operation

nearside front tyre worn very low on the inner tread area

Pass 9 Jan 2009 95,745 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on the outer tread area

service light on (exceeded by 1300 miles)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 87,326 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Jan 2007 81,740 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 73,054 miles

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

service light on

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 OBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V45 OBA, 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 OBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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