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V489 HGS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,901 mi
Last recorded165,901 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 HGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 165,901 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

underside general corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2018 160,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 154,821 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 154,821 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 149,352 miles

Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

Child Seats Fitted To Both Rear Seats - Belts ok

Exhaust System Rusted

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 149,352 miles

Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

Child Seats Fitted To Both Rear Seats - Belts ok

Exhaust System Rusted

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 143,084 miles

Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

Both Rear Inner Sills Rusting

Both Rear Shock Absorbers Rusting

Both Rear Suspension Coil Springs Rusting

Both Rear Tyres 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Child Seats Fitted To Both Rear Seats - Belts Ok.

Chips In Windscreen

Slight Movement In Both Front Suspension lower Ball Joints

Pass 25 Nov 2014 137,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 132,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nerside and offside front tyres worn low on inner and outer tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear outer plastic oversill loose

Rear exhaust silencer bracket showing previous welded repair

Various small chips to windsreen

Various vehilce underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 19 Dec 2012 127,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2011 121,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chassis and suspension components rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2010 116,942 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

carried out mot in snow conditions

chassis and suspension components rusty

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 15 Dec 2009 112,113 miles

os & ns rear metal brake pipes too flexy hoses corroded.exhaust corroded & bracket broken.

Pass 7 Dec 2008 106,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear wheels close to inner wings

trims fitted to outer sills

unable to inspect rear coil springs fully

underside of vehicle starting to corrode in places

Fail 13 Dec 2007 102,300 miles

BAS and EPS warning on

Both rear flexible brake pipes starting to perish

Front fog lamps not working

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight play in both sides track rod inner ball joints

Pass 13 Dec 2007 102,300 miles

BAS and EPS warning on

Both rear flexible brake pipes starting to perish

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight play in both sides track rod inner ball joints

Pass 11 Dec 2006 96,810 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 88,803 miles

near side front tyre close to 1.6 legal limit

slight play near side front steering arm

slight play near side front wheel bearing

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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V489 HGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V489 HGS, 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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V489 HGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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