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V470 DPB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,010 mi
Last recorded114,010 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV470 DPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 114,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not work damage lens

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 113,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not work damage lens

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 100,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced LHF jacking point on sill weak, but intact at this time. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 89,268 miles

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

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mascot ()

Coil spring corroded All x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 89,268 miles

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

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mascot ()

Coil spring corroded All x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 83,137 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 78,657 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,947 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 68,947 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 66,993 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 66,993 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 64,328 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,687 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,771 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,736 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 53,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 50,405 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 46,434 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 46,434 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,237 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,561 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,871 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,050 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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V470 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V470 DPB, 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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V470 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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