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V477 DPV

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,874 mi
Last recorded65,874 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV477 DPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2025 65,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 65,843 miles

Signs of corrosion to front and rear sill panels

Slight play in both steering track rods

Pass 18 Aug 2017 64,681 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in offside steering inner joint

Fail 15 Aug 2017 64,679 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in offside steering inner joint

Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,071 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 63,535 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 63,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,814 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,963 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 61,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 61,126 miles

All tyre side walls cracked

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

Centre exhaust hanger corroded

Front exhaust mounting corroded

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in steering central bar inner joints

Pass 8 Aug 2012 61,126 miles

All tyre side walls cracked

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

Centre exhaust hanger corroded

Front exhaust mounting corroded

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

Slight play in steering central bar inner joints

Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,114 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 59,082 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 57,096 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 55,915 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,915 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 54,387 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 53,013 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 49,885 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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V477 DPV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V477 DPV, 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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V477 DPV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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