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V472 GBV

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

128,003 mi
Last recorded128,003 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV472 GBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 128,003 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody surface corrosion

undertray fitted obstructing view

Pass 4 Nov 2023 126,450 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2022 109,612 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 108,911 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 108,158 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 107,425 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 107,217 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 107,216 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 106,829 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 106,134 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 105,693 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 104,852 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 103,972 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 103,329 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 95,755 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 82,093 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 9 Oct 2009 68,937 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 29 Oct 2008 68,233 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jul 2007 61,207 miles

advise n/s/f tyre bold on outer edge!

Fail 27 Jul 2007 61,207 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise n/s/f tyre bold on outer edge!

Pass 27 Jul 2006 53,740 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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V472 GBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V472 GBV, 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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V472 GBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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