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V473 RBK

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

185,459 mi
Last recorded185,459 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV473 RBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2019 185,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side to side (1.1.11 (c))

All 4 wheel arches corroded

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corroded lower (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point/out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Possible water pump deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2016 174,157 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 155,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 147,305 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 141,594 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 129,049 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 104,537 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ARE DOWN TO 3MM BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 85,543 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 80,196 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 73,997 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 68,734 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 61,445 miles

advise slight play in both front hubs monitor

n/s/r tyre tread getting low in centre recommend replacing soon

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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V473 RBK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V473 RBK, 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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V473 RBK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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